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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Perth & Kinross Council for the contract titled "Funded Early Learning and Childcare within Perth & Kinross." This tender is categorised under the education services industry and is located in Perth, UK. The status of this procurement is complete, having gone through a selective procurement method characterised as a restricted procedure, with the award made on 12th March 2020. The estimated contract value amounts to £42,350,000, with the objective of providing funded early childhood education to all children aged 3 to 4 years and eligible 2-year-olds in the area. This process was supported by an invitation for suppliers to submit expressions of interest through the PCS-Tender platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in early childhood education, childcare services, and related support facilities. Eligible companies, including private nurseries, educational organisations, and childminders, are well-suited to compete for this contract, harnessing their capabilities in providing quality childcare and educational services. The complete integration of diverse environments—public, private, and third sector—encourages a competitive landscape fostering innovation and expansion in the early learning sector across Perth and Kinross.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Funded Early Learning and Childcare within Perth & Kinross

Notice Description

To deliver funded early learning and childcare provision within Perth and Kinross for all 3 and 4 year olds, and eligible 2 year olds. Enabling parental choice when accessing their child's funding entitlement either in public, private or third sector, or childminder setting. THIS NOTICE IS TO ADVISE OF SUPPLIERS WHO HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE LIST OF PARTNER PROVIDERS FOR EARLY YEARS CHILDCARE. ANOTHER NOTICE WILL BE ISSUED TO ADVISE OF PROVIDERS WHO ARE AWARDED A CONTRACT.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Suppliers are invited to note an expression of interest on the PCS-Tender system. The system contains the ESPD to join the DPS process. Suppliers should search for the DPS functionality under the PQQ section in PCS-Tender. The ESPD title is 'Perth & Kinross Council - Early Learning & Childcare - Funded Hours' and the PQQ number is 4769. Perth & Kinross Council are using the DPS functionality on PCS-Tender to carry out this process.. The estimated contract value is the estimated value over the 10 year period based on the current annual value. Any contract awarded as a result of this process would be for an initial 36 month period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000610805
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385842
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

85312110 - Child daycare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,650,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£42,650,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,350,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20206 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
Perth & Kinross 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
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 5PH
Postcode Area
Perth
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
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
46
Supplier Names

ABC Above & Beyond Childcare

ABC Day Nursery

Apple Tree Nursery

Bertram Nursery Group

Bridge of Earn Nursery

Busy Bee's Nursery Limited

Cheeky Monkeys Nursery

Cornerstones Nursery

Country Bumpkins Childminding Services

Country Kids Childcare

Craigclowan School

Craigie Park Nursery

Doodlebugs Nursery

Fair City Munchins

Fiona Brinklow

Hannah Macdonald t/a Broadacres Childcare

Hazel D Moffat

Helen@home Childcare

Humpty Dumpty Community Nursery

J Kirk

Jen Whyte's Childminding

Just 4 Kidz

Kidlets

Lauriston Nursery Limited

Linda Anderson

Little Buds

Little Explorers

Little Scallywags Nursery

Little stars childminding

Mae Leel

Mar Dyer

Mindstretchers Ltd

Morag Fielding

Morrison's Academy

Muirton Community Nursery

Paddingtons Nursery LLP

Perth College UHI Nursery

ROSEMOUNT NURSERY SCHOOL LTD

Samantha Jones Childminding

Snowdrops Childminding

Teddy Bear Care Nursery

The Honeypot Nursery

The Red Squirrel Children's Nursery at Glendoick

The Wendy House Private Nursery

Valerie Chatila

Wild Sparks

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377683
    Funded Early Learning and Childcare within Perth & Kinross - To deliver funded early learning and childcare provision within Perth and Kinross for all 3 and 4 year olds, and eligible 2 year olds. Enabling parental choice when accessing their child's funding entitlement either in public, private or third sector, or childminder setting.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385842
    Funded Early Learning and Childcare within Perth & Kinross - To deliver funded early learning and childcare provision within Perth and Kinross for all 3 and 4 year olds, and eligible 2 year olds. Enabling parental choice when accessing their child's funding entitlement either in public, private or third sector, or childminder setting. THIS NOTICE IS TO ADVISE OF SUPPLIERS WHO HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE LIST OF PARTNER PROVIDERS FOR EARLY YEARS CHILDCARE. ANOTHER NOTICE WILL BE ISSUED TO ADVISE OF PROVIDERS WHO ARE AWARDED A CONTRACT.

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