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Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places for Children Aged 3 And 4 Within Fife

FIFE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Fife Council seeks tender submissions for the "Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places for Children Aged 3 and 4 Within Fife". This open procurement is categorised under services, specifically targeting childcare, and is set in Fife, UK. The tender was published in June 2018, with a closing date for submissions on 6th July 2018 at 12:00 noon. The process is complete, and the framework agreement aims to secure early learning and childcare provisions for 3 to 4-year-olds, in compliance with the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act that mandates increased hours of childcare availability.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the childcare and early education sectors, particularly those operating within voluntary and private frameworks. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) such as nurseries and childcare providers would find this tender especially relevant as it aims to commission partnerships capable of delivering flexible early learning services alongside existing provisions by Fife Council. Engaging in this contracted opportunity could help providers expand their local reach and enhance service offerings for families in the Fife area.

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Notice Title

Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places for Children Aged 3 And 4 Within Fife

Notice Description

This requirement is for a framework agreement for early learning and childcare providers both from the voluntary and private sector, to become commissioned to provide early learning and childcare places for 3 and 4 year olds on behalf of Fife Council. The Children and Young People(Scotland) Act has increased the amount and flexibility of free early learning and childcare from 475 hours a year to a minimum of 600 hours a year for 3 and 4 year olds, and some 2 year olds. Fife Council are increasing the range of models available in its own early learning and childcare facilities to offer alternative attendance patterns to parents. In order to offer further flexibility to parents, we require suitable partnerships to offer funded early learning and childcare alongside Fife Council provision.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This requirement is for a framework agreement for early learning and childcare providers both from the voluntary and private sector, to become commissioned to provide early learning and childcare places for 3 and 4 year olds on behalf of Fife Council. The Children and Young People(Scotland) Act has increased the amount and flexibility of free early learning and childcare from 475 hours a year to a minimum of 600 hours a year for 3 and 4 year olds, and some 2 year olds. Fife Council are increasing the range of models available in its own early learning and childcare facilities to offer alternative attendance patterns to parents. In order to offer further flexibility to parents, we require suitable partnerships to offer funded early learning and childcare alongside Fife Council provision.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000545663
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341467
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312110 - Child daycare services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Colin Ferguson
Contact Email
colin.ferguson-bs@fife.gov.uk, robin.simpson@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451550000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 6GH
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

LITTLE FARMER CHILDCARE

LITTLE TREASURES NURSERY (FIFE

NOAH'S ARK NURSERY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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