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Administration of Childminders

STIRLING COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Stirling Council, located in Stirling, UK, has recently completed a procurement process titled "Administration of Childminders" with a total contract value of £997,763. This process was initiated through a limited procurement method, permitting the council to contract directly with the Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) without prior publication of a competition, in line with the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014. The key objective of this agreement is to address the uptake of childminding services in areas facing challenges, particularly those with high vulnerability and rurality, ensuring greater choice and flexibility in early years provision.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in childminding services and related sectors, specifically those capable of addressing the unique needs of the early-years sector. Companies that specialise in child welfare, training for childminders, or provide supportive services for childcare will find this contract particularly relevant. By engaging in this process, eligible businesses have the potential to expand their reach and contribute to enhancing childcare options within the Stirling community.

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Notice Title

Administration of Childminders

Notice Description

This agreement should enable Stirling Council in partnership with the SCMA to identify issues, particularly around uptake in areas of high vulnerability and rurality, and take steps to address these. The Scottish Government requires that we provide greater choice and flexibility to early years provision and the use of childminders in conjunction with nursery care is expected to meet that demand.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This agreement should enable Stirling Council in partnership with the SCMA to identify issues, particularly around uptake in areas of high vulnerability and rurality, and take steps to address these. The Scottish Government requires that we provide greater choice and flexibility to early years provision and the use of childminders in conjunction with nursery care is expected to meet that demand.

Procurement Information

Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, Section 12 states: "(1) Despite Section 8, a contracting authority may award a contract for a health or social care service without seeking offers in relation to the proposed contract." As Child Minding has previously been identified as a care service, and it is our contention that the SCMA is the sole organisation in Scotland who can provide the service required in terms of engaging with, supporting and ensuring suitability of childminders, Stirling Council intend to contract with the SCMA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000623873
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391891
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312110 - Child daycare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£997,763 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20205 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
STIRLING COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@stirling.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786233384

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2ET
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
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
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling West
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390446
    Administration of Childminders - This agreement should enable Stirling Council in partnership with the SCMA to identify issues, particularly around uptake in areas of high vulnerability and rurality, and take steps to address these. The Scottish Government requires that we provide greater choice and flexibility to early years provision and the use of childminders in conjunction with nursery care is expected to meet that demand.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391891
    Administration of Childminders - This agreement should enable Stirling Council in partnership with the SCMA to identify issues, particularly around uptake in areas of high vulnerability and rurality, and take steps to address these. The Scottish Government requires that we provide greater choice and flexibility to early years provision and the use of childminders in conjunction with nursery care is expected to meet that demand.

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