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Early Learning and Childcare - Partner Provider - Flexible Framework

West Lothian Council

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03 Jul 2020 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council initiated a public procurement process titled "Early Learning and Childcare - Partner Provider - Flexible Framework" to offer early learning and childcare services for eligible children aged 2 to 4 in West Lothian. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract has already been awarded. The contract is valued at £10,000,000 and was signed on 26th June 2020. The framework allows for the flexibility of service providers and is aimed at enhancing the existing in-house services.

This opportunity presents considerable scope for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the childcare sector, particularly those offering early learning services. Companies like nurseries and childcare providers that meet the National Standards Criteria and are willing to accept the council's hourly rate of £6.80 may find this framework beneficial. Given that 24 bids were submitted, the competitive landscape indicates a strong interest in this tender, emphasising the potential for growth in this market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Learning and Childcare - Partner Provider - Flexible Framework

Notice Description

Early Learning and Childcare Services for eligible 2, 3 and 4 years old children in West Lothian

Lot Information

Lot 1

A Flexible framework for early Learning and Childcare to supplement in house service provision. Service providers appointed to the framework have passed the Qualification Stage, demonstrated that they meet all the requirements of the National Standards Criteria and sub-criteria and have indicated that they are prepared to accept the Council's hourly rate of 6.80 GBP per hour.. The Council will have discretion to re-open this Flexible Framework to providers who will be able to apply to be appointed to the Flexible Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000624322
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL389660
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
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

CPV Codes

80110000 - Pre-school education services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Lothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian
Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
20
Supplier Names

A.E.N.Limited

ABC Private Nursery

ABC Tots ltd

Bright Horizons Livingston

Early Steps Nursery

First Adventures Nursery

First Class Nursery Ltd

Little Flyers

Little Flyers Childcare

Little Flyers Livingston

Mini Rainbows(Murrayfield) Ltd

Oakwell Nursery

Rainbow Nursery

Riverside Cottage Nursery

Sheephouse Nursery

The Kidz Stop

The Nurture Nursery

Wee Gems Armadale

Wee Gems Livingston Ltd

Wee Gems Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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