Planning

Early Learning and Childcare Services - West Lothian Council

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Planning

10 Feb 2017 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves West Lothian Council, which is seeking to contract Early Learning and Childcare Services to enhance the current offerings for children in West Lothian. This planned tender aims to provide flexibility and choice in childcare services and is categorised under the education sector. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a future notice date set for 20th June 2017. The contract value is approximately £1,234,000, and services will be required in various locations including Broxburn, Livingston, and nearby areas.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in early years education and childcare services, particularly those capable of delivering innovative and flexible childcare solutions. Providers who can demonstrate quality early learning practices and have the capacity to meet the needs of local families will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, this is an excellent opening for businesses aiming to partner with a local authority and contribute to the community's childcare landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Learning and Childcare Services - West Lothian Council

Notice Description

Early Learning and Childcare services for children in West Lothian to supplement the morning, afternoon and full day places, and wraparound care offered by West Lothian Council in order to support flexibility and choice.

Lot Information

North

Early Learning and Childcare Provision

East

Early Childcare Services

West

Early Learning and Childcare Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000477600
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB273003
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£1,234,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Jun 2017Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tom Henderson
Contact Email
tom.henderson@westlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1506281814

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
UKM28 West Lothian
Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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