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Early Learning & Childcare - 2020 Phasing In

West Lothian Council

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31 May 2019 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council is currently seeking to procure Early Learning and Childcare services through the open tender titled "Early Learning & Childcare - 2020 Phasing In". The procurement process is in the planning stage, with the tender period set to close on 1 July 2019. The awarded contract will commence on 19 August 2019 and extend until 14 August 2020, with a total estimated value of £700,000. This tender falls under the services category, focusing on general public services within the Livingston region of the UK.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses, particularly those specialising in childcare services. Firms that have experience in Early Learning and Childcare and meet the necessary quality and technical standards will find this tender suitable. Additionally, businesses with established frameworks and capabilities in delivering such services are encouraged to participate, as the successful providers will receive monthly payments for their services. The framework will allow up to 60 participants, increasing collaboration within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Learning & Childcare - 2020 Phasing In

Notice Description

With regard to the Scottish Government's 2020 Expansion, West Lothian Council has a requirement to procure Early Learning and Childcare provision from external service providers to supplement it's Early Learning & Childcare framework (contract reference CC6000) which commenced 1 August 2018. The council intend awarding a framework for the period 19 August 2019 to 14 August 2020. Payment for services will be monthly in advance with providers receiving payment for the following month within the first week of the aforementioned month. In accordance with section 67 (5) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, i.e. the cost element may also take the form of a fixed price or cost on the basis of which economic operators will compete on quality criteria only, the cost element is GBP5.00 per hour.

Lot Information

Lot 1

With regard to the Scottish Government's 2020 Expansion, West Lothian Council has a requirement to procure Early Learning and Childcare provision from external service providers to supplement it's Early Learning & Childcare framework (contract reference CC6000) which commenced 1 August 2018. West Lothian Council will be awarding a framework whereby successful service providers will be appointed to the framework. The contract period will commence 19 August 2019 and will conclude 14 August 2020. There will be no available extension period.. Please note that in accordance with provisions 74 - 76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, the Council is utilizing the flexibility offered whilst complying with the EU Treaty principles of equal treatment and transparency. The council is reducing the timescales provided within the EU Directives whilst ensuring that a proportionate timescale is allowed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000580905
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN355720
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - 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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80110000 - Pre-school education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Lothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian
Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN355720
    Early Learning & Childcare - 2020 Phasing In - With regard to the Scottish Government's 2020 Expansion, West Lothian Council has a requirement to procure Early Learning and Childcare provision from external service providers to supplement it's Early Learning & Childcare framework (contract reference CC6000) which commenced 1 August 2018. The council intend awarding a framework for the period 19 August 2019 to 14 August 2020. Payment for services will be monthly in advance with providers receiving payment for the following month within the first week of the aforementioned month. In accordance with section 67 (5) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, i.e. the cost element may also take the form of a fixed price or cost on the basis of which economic operators will compete on quality criteria only, the cost element is GBP5.00 per hour.

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