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2018 - Early Learning and Childcare 3 and 4 Year olds

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Borders Council is seeking providers for the "2018 - Early Learning and Childcare 3 and 4 Year Olds" framework agreement, which has been active since 2nd May and will close for submissions on 12th June 2018. This procurement process falls under the services category and is classified as an open procedure, allowing interested parties to apply for inclusion in the framework for the provision of childcare services. The framework caters to the Scottish Borders region, with detailed submissions evaluated based on minimum standards and quality criteria.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in early learning and childcare services. Providers offering innovative, high-quality childcare solutions will be particularly well-suited to compete for contracts under this framework. With room for multiple providers, successful participation in this tender can facilitate long-term partnerships with the council and increase visibility in the childcare market within the region.

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Notice Title

2018 - 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 2nd May until 12th June 2018. During this period providers currently not on the Framework Agreement and wish to make application for inclusion on the Framework Agreement for the remainder of the original term can apply.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Parents will be guided to the list to enable them to make the choice of placement for their child. For further detail regarding the placements can be found in Schedule A (terms and Conditions) and Schedule B (Specification). 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.. The Value indicated is the value of the full Framework Agreement and not the value of placements to the providers awarded onto the Framework Agreement.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000540800
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344489
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Annual Opening

Notice Status

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

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
TLM91 Scottish Borders

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

KATRINA SKELTON CHILDMINDER

LYNDSEY'S LITTLE STARS

NATALIE'S CHILDCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318093
    2018 - 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 2nd May until 12th June 2018. During this period providers currently not on the Framework Agreement and wish to make application for inclusion on the Framework Agreement for the remainder of the original term can apply.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344489
    2018 - 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 2nd May until 12th June 2018. During this period providers currently not on the Framework Agreement and wish to make application for inclusion on the Framework Agreement for the remainder of the original term can apply.

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