This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

29 Sep 2022 at 01:00

Award

01 Oct 2021 at 01:00

Award

07 Sep 2020 at 01:00

Tender

02 Dec 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The South Ayrshire Council has awarded a contract for the Provision of Early Learning and Childcare Services. The council initiated a tender process with the objective of setting up a Flexible Framework Agreement to fulfil their duty of providing early learning and childcare services within South Ayrshire. The contract, with a total value of £1,595.34 GBP, was awarded on August 15, 2022. The contract was signed as part of the award stage, following the completion of the tender process.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the services sector, to compete for providing early learning and childcare services in South Ayrshire. The contracting authority, South Ayrshire Council, aims to work with suitably experienced and competent service providers to meet the requirements outlined in the Education (Scotland) Act 1996. Businesses interested in this opportunity should focus on demonstrating their capacity to deliver high-quality services and their ability to meet the specific criteria outlined by the council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CE-143-19 Provision of Early Learning and Childcare Services

Notice Description

The Education (Scotland) Act 1996 places a duty on the Council to secure and provide early learning and childcare within South Ayrshire. Therefore the Council has identified a requirement to set up a Flexible Framework Agreement and contract with suitably experienced and competent early learning and childcare Service Providers to ensure security of required places, in order to fulfil our duty.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Education (Scotland) Act 1996 places a duty on the Council to secure and provide early learning and childcare within South Ayrshire. Therefore the Council has identified a requirement to set up a Flexible Framework Agreement and contract with suitably experienced and competent early learning and childcare Service Providers to ensure security of required places, in order to fulfil our duty.

Renewal: See PCS Tender Documents

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000606444
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT460556
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85312110 - Child daycare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,059,539 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This Flexible Framework Agreement will be open for applications continuously for a period of four (4) years. New entrants may be permitted to apply (and be awarded a Contract as part of the Flexible Framework) continuously, as per the Contract Notice. Service Providers appointed to the Flexible Framework Agreement will not require re-applying until the expiry of the four (4) year period.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Ayrshire Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Postcode Area
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
14
Supplier Names

Alphabet Yard

Busy Bees

Coylton Community Nursery

Doonvale Private Nursery School

Fly High Early Learning & Childcare

Granny Smith's Nursery

Lisa’s ChildcAyr

MARINA VIEW NURSERY

Pine Trees Nursery

Riverbank Nursery

Rosemary Logie Childminding

The Meadows Private Day Nursery

Wellington School (Ayr) Ltd

kirktonholme nursery

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374051
    CE-143-19 Provision of Early Learning and Childcare Services - The Education (Scotland) Act 1996 places a duty on the Council to secure and provide early learning and childcare within South Ayrshire. Therefore the Council has identified a requirement to set up a Flexible Framework Agreement and contract with suitably experienced and competent early learning and childcare Service Providers to ensure security of required places, in order to fulfil our duty.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394342
    CE-143-19 Provision of Early Learning and Childcare Services - The Education (Scotland) Act 1996 places a duty on the Council to secure and provide early learning and childcare within South Ayrshire. Therefore the Council has identified a requirement to set up a Flexible Framework Agreement and contract with suitably experienced and competent early learning and childcare Service Providers to ensure security of required places, in order to fulfil our duty.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429295
    CE-143-19 Provision of Early Learning and Childcare Services - The Education (Scotland) Act 1996 places a duty on the Council to secure and provide early learning and childcare within South Ayrshire. Therefore the Council has identified a requirement to set up a Flexible Framework Agreement and contract with suitably experienced and competent early learning and childcare Service Providers to ensure security of required places, in order to fulfil our duty.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT460556
    CE-143-19 Provision of Early Learning and Childcare Services - The Education (Scotland) Act 1996 places a duty on the Council to secure and provide early learning and childcare within South Ayrshire. Therefore the Council has identified a requirement to set up a Flexible Framework Agreement and contract with suitably experienced and competent early learning and childcare Service Providers to ensure security of required places, in order to fulfil our duty.

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