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(Interim) Subsidised Childcare for Working Parents

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is undertaking a public procurement process for subsidised childcare services aimed at working parents, with contracts focused on specific areas in Edinburgh including North Edinburgh, Wester Hailes, Craigmillar, and South Edinburgh. The procurement method employed is a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, which is justified by the limited supply market for these services. The awards for this initiative have been completed as of 20 March 2018, with contract values ranging from £84,105 to £395,369, emphasising the importance of providing affordable childcare in areas of high unemployment and poverty.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in childcare services, particularly those with experience in delivering flexible and subsidised childcare solutions. Companies operating in childcare, educational services, or community support, especially those familiar with the specific demographics and needs of the Edinburgh region, would be well-suited to compete. The contracts aim to enhance childcare accessibility for low-income parents, thereby fostering a supportive environment for increased business involvement in crucial childcare services.

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Notice Title

(Interim) Subsidised Childcare for Working Parents

Notice Description

Subsidised childcare has traditionally been offered in areas of high unemployment to provide an affordable service and remove an obstacle to low-income parents returning to work or accessing training. These organisations are based in the four areas of the city which suffer from the highest levels of unemployment, poverty and inequality of access - North Edinburgh, Wester Hailes, Craigmillar and South Edinburgh.

Lot Information

a - Subsidised Childcare for Working Parents (South Edinburgh)

The individual contract requirements and childcare models fit the requirements of the localities due to demographics in each area. This contract includes 680 after school club places per week x 38 weeks and 2200 full day holiday club places.. The supply market is extremely limited within the specific locations sited (based on previous market engagement) and this contract will allow the time to review the services.

b - Subsidised Childcare for Working Parents (Craigmillar)

The individual contract requirements and childcare models fit the requirements of the localities due to demographics in each area. This contract provides 19 nursery places for 0 - 3 years and 30 after school club places for 5 - 12 year olds within the Craigmillar area.. The supply market is extremely limited within the specific locations sited (based on previous market engagement) and this contract will allow the time to review the services.

c - Subsidised Childcare for Working Parents (North Edinburgh)

The individual contract requirements and childcare models fit the requirements of the localities due to demographics in each area. North Edinburgh receive 12 FT places 0 - 2 years, 18 FT places 2 - 3 years, 25 FT places 3 - 5 years, 216 after school places 5 - 12 years and 132 out of school holiday places 5 - 12 years. The supply market is extremely limited within the specific locations sited (based on previous market engagement) and this contract will allow the time to review the services.

d- subsidised childcare for working parents (Wester Hailes)

The individual contract requirements and childcare models fit the requirements of the localities due to demographics in each area. Wester Hailes receive 9 places 0 - 2 years, 10 places 2 - 3 years and 21 places 3 - 5 years. The supply market is extremely limited within the specific locations sited (based on previous market engagement) and this contract will allow the time to review the services.

Procurement Information

This Contract falls within the category of contracts covered by Regulation 74 of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and is being awarded in accordance with the process set out in Regulation 33, in particular Regulation 33 (1) section (b)where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons -- (ii)competition is absent for technical reasons; there is a limited supply market.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000552566
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327112
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£870,527 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 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
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lynn Hemsley
Contact Email
neil.fraser@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314693543

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

CHILDCARE CONNECTIONS

KIDZCARE

NORTH EDINBURGH CHILDCARE

SMILECHILDCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327112
    (Interim) Subsidised Childcare for Working Parents - Subsidised childcare has traditionally been offered in areas of high unemployment to provide an affordable service and remove an obstacle to low-income parents returning to work or accessing training. These organisations are based in the four areas of the city which suffer from the highest levels of unemployment, poverty and inequality of access - North Edinburgh, Wester Hailes, Craigmillar and South Edinburgh.

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