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Provision of Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Provision of Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement" is conducted by the Scottish Borders Council, located in Newtown St Boswells, UK. This open tender aims to establish a flexible framework for Early Learning and Childcare providers catering to eligible children aged 2 to 4 years. The procurement stage is currently active, with key deadlines including a tender submission deadline of 31st May 2021 and the implementation date effective from August 2021. The overall initiative is valued at £23 million for both nursery and childminder services, with a framework duration of three years and options to extend for additional periods.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in nursery and childcare services, particularly those with the capability to provide flexible, high-quality early years education. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on childcare, childminding, and early learning services would be well-positioned to compete. The framework's re-opening for new providers on an annual basis allows for ongoing participation in a growing market driven by public demand for quality childcare solutions.

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Notice Title

Provision of Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Award of non competitive flexible framework agreement of Early Learning and Childcare providers for funded placements of up to 1140 hours per year to all eligible 2 year olds and all children from age 3 to those not yet attending primary school being effective from August 2021.The framework allows for the re-opening to new providers on an annual basis.

Lot Information

Childminder Services

The Council are awarding Lot 2 Childminder Services using a flexible framework for Early Learning and Childcare providers from the voluntary, independent and private settings to provide Early Learning and Childcare for 2,3 and 4 year old children.. Framework Agreement duration is 3 years and options to extend for a further 3 x 12 months.

Nursery Services (including Private and Third Sector Settings)

The Council are awarding Lot 1 - Nursery Services using the flexible framework for Early Learning and Childcare providers from the voluntary, independent and private settings to provide Early Learning and Childcare for 2,3 and 4 year old children.. Framework Agreement duration is 3 years and options to extend for a further 3 x 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000619103
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428741
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
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

80110000 - Pre-school education services

85312110 - Child daycare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20214 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
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@scotborders.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1835824000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
29
Supplier Names

ARGUS PLAYGROUP

BLAINSLIE CHILDMINDING SERVICES

BUSY BEES

CASTLEGATE NURSERY & OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB

CHERRYTREES NURSERIES

CHERRYTREES NURSERY

CHILDMINDER

CHRISTINE GREEN

DENHOLM PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP

DONNA LONG CHILDMINDING

EAST GREEN NURSERY AND OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB

FIRST NURSERY

FOGO NURSERY SCHOOL TRUST

HIGHWAY DAY NURSERY

KATRINA SKELTON CHILDMINDER

KINGSMEADOWS NURSERY (PEEBLES

LINKS NURSERY DUNS

LITTLE ACORNS CHILDCARE

LIZZIE BIZZIE'S CHILDMINDING

NATALIE'S CHILDCARE

NEWLANDS & KIRKURD WOMENS GUILD PLAYGROUP

OLD STATION NURSERY

POLLY WOLLY DOODLE CHILDCARE

ROSETTA EARLY LEARNERS

SEASHELLS NURSERY ELCC

TWEEDBANK EARLY LEARNERS (SCIO

VILLAGE NURSERY

WEST LINTON EARLY LEARNERS

WIGGLY WORMS CHILDREN'S DAY NURSERY

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411715
    Provision of Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement - Scottish Borders Council (the Council) is required by the Scottish Government, under the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014, to provide a funded placement of up to 1140 hours per year to all eligible 2 year olds and all children from age 3 to those not yet attending primary school being effective from August 2021. The procurement will be under the Light Touch Regime to establish a non-competitive flexible framework of Early Learning and Childcare providers for 2,3 & 4 year old children. The framework allows for the re-opening to new providers on an annual basis.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428741
    Provision of Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement - Award of non competitive flexible framework agreement of Early Learning and Childcare providers for funded placements of up to 1140 hours per year to all eligible 2 year olds and all children from age 3 to those not yet attending primary school being effective from August 2021.The framework allows for the re-opening to new providers on an annual basis.

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