Planning

Flexible Early Learning and Childcare Service - 1140hrs Expansion

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

20 Feb 2020 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council is planning to establish a Flexible Framework for the Flexible Early Learning and Childcare Service - 1140hrs Expansion. This initiative is mandated by the Scottish Government under the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014, aiming to provide funded placements of 1140 hours per year for eligible children aged 2 to those not yet in Primary School, effective from August 2020. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the application process opening on 20th February 2020. Interested parties are encouraged to apply via email, and the initial review of applications is expected to take 6 weeks, with ongoing reviews thereafter. The delivery location for services will be Aberdeenshire, UK.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the early learning and childcare sector, particularly those offering childminding and nursery services. Businesses that can meet national standards and comply with the Council's requirements will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Flexible Framework, which has a proposed duration of 3 years with the potential for a 2-year extension, allows providers to apply every 3 months, thereby offering regular opportunities for engagement and service provision within the local community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flexible Early Learning and Childcare Service - 1140hrs Expansion

Notice Description

Aberdeenshire Council (the "Council") is required by Scottish Government, under the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014, to provide a funded placement of 1140 hours per year to all eligible 2 year olds and all children aged from 3 to those not yet attending Primary School, effective from August 2020.

Lot Information

Childminders

Aberdeenshire Council (the "Council") is required by Scottish Government, under the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014, to provide a funded placement of 1140 hours per year to all eligible 2 year olds and all children aged from 3 to those not yet attending Primary School, effective from August 2020. In accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Regulation 74, the Council intend to establish a Flexible Framework to secure external providers who can supplement the Council's internal early learning and childcare provision. The proposed Framework will be for 3 years, with an option to extend for two additional years. There will also be options for Tenderers to apply to the Framework every 3 months. The Funding Follows the Child approach places choice in parents' and carers' hands allowing them to access their child's funded entitlement with a range of ELC providers, therefore the Council are seeking to set up a Flexible Framework for the provision of early learning and childcare services under the Light Touch Rules contained within the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. All providers who apply and meet the national standards, legislation, the Council's procedural requirements as set out in the Invitation to Tender and accept the rates and contract terms set out by the Council shall be accepted to deliver funded provision through the Flexible Framework. All applications are to be sent to the 1140fundedprovidercontract@aberdeenshire.gov.uk email address. Ideally, if these applications could be completed electronically, rather than scanned and sent. This will ensure that the tender process is kept as efficient as possible. The application process opens on 20th February 2020 and the initial review of applications will take 6 weeks with applications being reviewed thereafter on an ongoing basis. The link will take you to the procurement page on the Aberdeenshire Council website. Access further information and documentation here: https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/childcare-and-early-learning/become-funded-provider/

Nurseries

Aberdeenshire Council (the "Council") is required by Scottish Government, under the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014, to provide a funded placement of 1140 hours per year to all eligible 2 year olds and all children aged from 3 to those not yet attending Primary School, effective from August 2020. In accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Regulation 74, the Council intend to establish a Flexible Framework to secure external providers who can supplement the Council's internal early learning and childcare provision. The proposed Framework will be for 3 years, with an option to extend for two additional years. There will also be options for Tenderers to apply to the Framework every 3 months. The Funding Follows the Child approach places choice in parents' and carers' hands allowing them to access their child's funded entitlement with a range of ELC providers, therefore the Council are seeking to set up a Flexible Framework for the provision of early learning and childcare services under the Light Touch Rules contained within the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. All providers who apply and meet the national standards, legislation, the Council's procedural requirements as set out in the Invitation to Tender and accept the rates and contract terms set out by the Council shall be accepted to deliver funded provision through the Flexible Framework. All applications are to be sent to the 1140fundedprovidercontract@aberdeenshire.gov.uk email address. Ideally, if these applications could be completed electronically, rather than scanned and sent. This will ensure that the tender process is kept as efficient as possible. The application process opens on 20th February 2020 and the initial review of applications will take 6 weeks with applications being reviewed thereafter on an ongoing basis. The link will take you to the procurement page on the Aberdeenshire Council website. Access further information and documentation here: https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/childcare-and-early-learning/become-funded-provider/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000615430
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381532
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Feb 2020Expired
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
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
neil.stephenson@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467530600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381532
    Flexible Early Learning and Childcare Service - 1140hrs Expansion - Aberdeenshire Council (the "Council") is required by Scottish Government, under the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014, to provide a funded placement of 1140 hours per year to all eligible 2 year olds and all children aged from 3 to those not yet attending Primary School, effective from August 2020.

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