Award

Application for Funded Providers

STIRLING COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jun 2019 at 00:00

Tender

27 Feb 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Stirling Council, involves an open tender for the "Application for Funded Providers" aimed at enhancing early learning and childcare options within the Stirling Council regional area. This project necessitates potential suppliers to deliver services alongside local authority nurseries and childminders, with a total contract value of £1,350,000. The procurement is currently in the award stage, having been signed on 11th June 2019, following a tender period that concluded on 5th April 2019. Interested parties are encouraged to contact Stirling Council directly via their provided email or phone for further details.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the childcare and education sector to expand their services in the Stirling area. Companies capable of providing innovative early learning and childcare solutions that meet the selection criteria will be well-positioned to compete. Suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate their financial viability, including a minimum annual turnover requirement and relevant insurance coverage, as stipulated in the contract specifications. Engaging in this procurement could lead to establishing long-term partnerships with the local authority, thereby enhancing market presence and growth.

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Notice Title

Application for Funded Providers

Notice Description

Funded Providers who can also deliver early learning and childcare along with local authority nurseries and childminders gives parents/carers a choice of provision which best suits their family needs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Funded Providers who can also deliver early learning and childcare along with local authority nurseries and childminders gives parents/carers a choice of provision which best suits their family needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000574526
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357061
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312110 - Child daycare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,350,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,350,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,350,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20196 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
STIRLING COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@stirling.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786233384

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2ET
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling West
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
14
Supplier Names

ACREWOOD NURSERY

ARNHALL DAY NURSERY

BERTRAM NURSERIES GROUP

BERTRAM NURSERY GROUP

BRIGHT STARTS NURSERY

CAMBUSBARRON PLAYGROUP

HERON HOUSE EARLY YEARS

LECROPT

LITTLE STARS

MULBERRY BUSH MONTESSORI

RED KITE COMMUNITY NURSERY SCIO

THE MEADOWS NURSERY SCHOOL

UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING

WEE ACORNS NURSERY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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