Tender

Annual Opening 2017 - Early Learning and Childcare 3 and 4 Year olds

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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Tender

25 May 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Borders Council is currently conducting a tender process titled "Annual Opening 2017 - Early Learning and Childcare 3 and 4 Year Olds." This opportunity falls within the services industry category, specifically under general public services, and is set in the Scottish Borders region. The procurement stage is currently active, with key dates including a submission deadline of 5th July 2017 and a bid opening scheduled for the same day. The procurement method is classified as open, allowing a broad range of providers to participate, and submissions must be made electronically.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in early childhood education and childcare services. Providers that can offer essential services for children aged 3-4 years, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and flexibility according to parental needs, are well-suited to compete. Those interested should be prepared to meet the established minimum standards and quality criteria outlined in the tender documents, as inclusion in the Framework Agreement will allow access to a wider client base as parents select childcare options for their children.

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Notice Title

Annual Opening 2017 - Early Learning and Childcare 3 and 4 Year olds

Notice Description

Scottish Borders Council's Framework Agreement for the provision of Early Learning and Childcare 3 and 4 years old has opened from 25th May 2017 to 5th July 2017. During this period providers currently not on the Framework Agreement and wish to make application for inclusion on the list for the remainder of the original term.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Parents will be guided to the list to enable them to make the choice of placement for their child. The placements must be; 1. Available for all 3-4 years. 2. A minimum of 2.5 to maximum of 8 hours per a day. 3. Be capable of delivering up to 600 hours per child. 4. Available a minimum of 38 weeks of the year (normally Term time). 5. Free of charge to the parent (snacks and milk can be added extra). 6. Flexible to meet the needs for Parent/Carers/Families. 7. Delivered in line with Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014. The process to qualify for participation will be through a set of required minimum standards and a series of quality based questions. The minimum standards and award criteria are as detailed within the document on Public Contracts Scotland Tender. Only those Providers achieving the required minimum standards will be eligible to be considered for inclusion on the list. It is anticipated that each Provider qualifying for participation on the list will be awarded an overarching contract, Parents will have the choice where to place their children.. Existing participants need not reapply.

Renewal: there is an option to extend for a further 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000497248
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284049
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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
25 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Annual Opening

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Anna Penman
Contact Email
procurement@scotborders.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1835824000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
UKM24 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284049
    Annual Opening 2017 - Early Learning and Childcare 3 and 4 Year olds - Scottish Borders Council's Framework Agreement for the provision of Early Learning and Childcare 3 and 4 years old has opened from 25th May 2017 to 5th July 2017. During this period providers currently not on the Framework Agreement and wish to make application for inclusion on the list for the remainder of the original term.

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