Tender

Provision of Childminders Early Learning & Childcare for 2 Year Olds

FIFE COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Jun 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Fife Council as the buying organisation, seeking services under the tender titled "Provision of Childminders Early Learning & Childcare for 2 Year Olds." This procurement falls within the education and childcare industry category, specifically targeting service provision in Fife, UK. Currently, the process is in the active tender stage, with submissions open until 31st July 2019. The procurement method chosen is an open procedure, and interested providers can submit their applications electronically through the designated portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on childcare and early years education, particularly those who can offer flexible and ongoing services as childminders. Enterprises that specialise in educational services, after-school programmes, or family support services would find this procurement relevant. The open framework is designed to accommodate up to 20 participants, providing a unique chance for businesses to engage with Fife Council's initiatives supporting child development.

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Notice Title

Provision of Childminders Early Learning & Childcare for 2 Year Olds

Notice Description

The Early Years Team (Education) of Fife Council is looking for providers that can provide a flexible solution to allow Fife Council to receive applications from childminders interested in supplying the required services on an ongoing basis. This is to ensure adequate provision of service. This Open and Flexible Framework is a pilot.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Early Years Team (Education) of Fife Council is looking for providers that can provide a flexible solution to allow Fife Council to receive applications from childminders interested in supplying the required services on an ongoing basis. This is to ensure adequate provision of service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000546044
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322437
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312110 - Child daycare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2019Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322437
    Provision of Childminders Early Learning & Childcare for 2 Year Olds - The Early Years Team (Education) of Fife Council is looking for providers that can provide a flexible solution to allow Fife Council to receive applications from childminders interested in supplying the required services on an ongoing basis. This is to ensure adequate provision of service. This Open and Flexible Framework is a pilot.

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