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Quality Funded Early Learning and Childcare (QFELC) in Angus

Angus Council

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28 Jun 2019 at 01:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Summary of the contracting process

Angus Council is initiating a public procurement process for the provision of Quality Funded Early Learning and Childcare (QFELC) services in Angus, UK. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with the aim to review and amend existing childcare models in response to the increased entitlement from the Scottish Government, effective from August 2020. Interested parties should note that the deadline for submitting completed surveys regarding this initiative is 26 August 2019, and further engagement discussions with selected providers will occur in September 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in early childhood provision, including childminders, nurseries, and voluntary playgroups, particularly those that can meet the national principles and standards required by the Care Inspectorate. Organisations capable of delivering nurturing educational environments that support emotional, social, and cognitive skill development would be especially suited to compete for this contract, which aims to provide quality childcare in a flexible manner across Angus.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Quality Funded Early Learning and Childcare (QFELC) in Angus

Notice Description

Provision of QFELC for children living in Angus who are under school age and who have been assessed by the Local Authority as eligible.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of QFELC in Angus for children who are under school age and who have been assessed by the Local Authority as eligible. QFELC provision consists of education and care, of a kind which is suitable in the ordinary case for eligible children, regard being had to the importance of interactions and other experiences which support learning and development in a caring and nurturing setting. QFELC provision emphasises the holistic and seamless provision of nurture, care and the development of social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills, abilities and wellbeing. Learning cannot take place without a nurturing and caring environment. Eligibility for QFELC will be determined by the Local Authority but broadly: children will become eligible on the first day of the school term after their third birthday. Children who are two years old and whose parents are in receipt of certain benefits or children who are 'looked after' or the subject of a kinship or guardianship order may also be eligible. QFELC will be delivered in Angus by multiple providers of various type (e.g. childminders, nurseries, playgroups) with parent choice and flexibility being a priority. All QFELC providers will be required to deliver to the same set of national principles and standards which will include a requirement to maintain Care Inspectorate grades of at least four in all relevant quality themes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000589139
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL358861
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Nov 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Angus Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FORFAR
Postcode
DD8 1AN
Postcode Area
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City
Local Authority
Angus
Electoral Ward
Forfar and District
Westminster Constituency
Angus and Perthshire Glens

Further Information

Notice Documents

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