Tender

Funded Early Learning and Childcare within Perth & Kinross

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Perth & Kinross Council is conducting a procurement process for a contract titled "Funded Early Learning and Childcare within Perth & Kinross," aimed at delivering early childhood education services for 3 and 4-year-olds, as well as eligible 2-year-olds. This tender falls under the education industry category and is designed to provide parents with flexible choices regarding funding entitlements across various settings. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a significant contract value of £42,650,000 and a tender submission period that concludes on 15 March 2030. Suppliers can submit their applications electronically through the PCS-Tender system.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in childcare services, early education, or related sectors to expand their operations within the Perth and Kinross area. Organisations that specialise in providing educational services, including private childcare providers, non-profits, and local community initiatives, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Participating in this tender could help these businesses secure long-term funding and establish themselves as key providers of early learning and childcare in the region.

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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.

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 4853. 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-r6ebe6-0000618364
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383968
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 20305 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Louise Peoples
Contact Email
lpeoples@pkc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1738475150

Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 5PH
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383968
    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.

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