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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 seeking to provide subsidised childcare services for working parents in the Edinburgh area, specifically covering North Edinburgh, South Edinburgh, Wester Hailes, and Craigmillar. This tender, titled "Subsidised Childcare for Working Parents", falls within the services industry category and marks the award stage of the procurement process. The procurement method employed is limited, as it was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition, in accordance with Regulation 33 of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The contract was signed on 28 March 2019, with a total value across different lots amounting to approximately £4,534,100.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for childcare service providers, especially those with experience in supporting working families and focusing on early years education. Businesses that can offer quality childcare services, particularly in the specified deprived areas, will find a competitive edge in this procurement. The awarding criteria emphasised quality, with 70% weightage, providing strong potential for established, high-quality care providers to expand their offerings and client base in the growing childcare market.

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Notice Title

Subsidised Childcare for Working Parents

Notice Description

The Economic Development Service, in collaboration with Communities and Families, has funded subsidised childcare for children aged 0 - 12 years for many years, specifically for families who require assistance to secure or remain in work. These services have been focussed in four of the most deprived areas of the city: North Edinburgh, South Edinburgh, Wester Hailes and Craigmillar.

Lot Information

Subsidised Childcare for Working Parents - North Edinburgh

Subsidised Childcare for Working Parents which is specifically for families who require assistance to secure or remain in work.

Subsidised Childcare for Working Parents - South Edinburgh

Subsidised Childcare for working parents specifically for families who require assistance to secure or remain in work.

Subsidised Childcare for Working Parents - Westerhailes

Subsidised Childcare for Working parents specifically for families who require assistance to secure or remain in work.

Subsidised Childcare for Working Parents - Craigmiller

Subsidised Childcare for working parents specifically for families who require assistance to secure or remain in work.

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-r6ebe6-0000581309
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352025
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,380,100 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20197 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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=APR352025
    Subsidised Childcare for Working Parents - The Economic Development Service, in collaboration with Communities and Families, has funded subsidised childcare for children aged 0 - 12 years for many years, specifically for families who require assistance to secure or remain in work. These services have been focussed in four of the most deprived areas of the city: North Edinburgh, South Edinburgh, Wester Hailes and Craigmillar.

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