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Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)(Reopening July 2026)

East Dunbartonshire Council

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17 Jul 2026 at 12:02

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Summary of the contracting process

East Dunbartonshire Council is seeking nursery providers for an Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework. The requirement covers learning and childcare services for pre-school children, classified under CPV 80110000. Services will be delivered in East Dunbartonshire. This is a reopening of the Council’s existing flexible framework, allowing new providers to apply for admission under the same requirements as the original tender. Providers already appointed to the framework do not need to resubmit in order to remain appointed. The arrangement is a single service requirement covering early learning education and childcare. It is intended for organisations that can provide nursery-based early learning and childcare services in the council area, rather than suppliers of general education, construction or unrelated childcare products.

The procurement has reached tender: the Council invited offers from new entrants through an open procedure for admission to a framework agreement. Responses were to be submitted electronically in English, with the tender deadline set for 14 August 2026 at 12:00 noon. The contract period is 1,440 days, with no renewal or additional purchase options stated. The tender includes a bid opening at the deadline and an award period starting at the same time. Bids must remain valid for 1,440 days. Evaluation includes supplier suitability and economic assessment. Suppliers must complete a Financial Vetting Questionnaire, using their estimated annual intake from the contract when completing the contract value section. Variant bids are not allowed.

This opportunity suits established nursery operators and other suitably qualified, experienced early learning and childcare providers able to deliver services in East Dunbartonshire. Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate suitability through the tender requirements and provide the information requested in the tender documents. The Council requires the names and qualifications of staff who will perform the services, so bidders need suitably qualified personnel and the capacity to identify their proposed delivery team. Financial standing is also relevant: applicants must complete the required Financial Vetting Questionnaire and provide an assessment based on anticipated annual intake. The framework structure may suit providers seeking admission to a continuing council supply arrangement rather than a one-off service contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)(Reopening July 2026)

Notice Description

The provision of learning and childcare services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Services for early learning education and childcare. Additional information: This is a flexible framework, therefore new applicants can apply at any point throughout the duration of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cdbc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067726-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80110000 - Pre-school education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Dunbartonshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKINTILLOCH
Postcode
G66 1TJ
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond
Local Authority
East Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South
Westminster Constituency
Mid Dunbartonshire

Further Information

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