Award

Early Learning & Childcare - Re-opening of framework 2020

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Oct 2020 at 00:00

Tender

05 Aug 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves West Lothian Council, which is seeking bids for the "Early Learning & Childcare - Re-opening of framework 2020" contract. This competitive tender falls under the services category and is located in Livingston, UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender was officially submitted on 5th August 2020, with the bid submission deadline set for 4th September 2020. The award of the contract was completed on 12th October 2020, with the contract valued at approximately £200,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in early learning and childcare services, particularly SMEs capable of meeting the required national standards. Companies that are agile in adapting to light-touch regulatory frameworks and can potentially offer competitive hourly rates are well-positioned to compete. Providers who previously participated in the existing framework (Contract Reference CC10056) have an added advantage as they may not need to submit new applications to remain eligible for the framework. Therefore, businesses with a strong background in providing educational services to children would benefit from participating in this re-opened framework.

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Notice Title

Early Learning & Childcare - Re-opening of framework 2020

Notice Description

Appointment to existing framework (Contract Reference CC10056) for Early Learning and Childcare by re-opening framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Appointment to the council's framework CC10056 (Early Learning & Childcare), by re-opening to new providers. West Lothian Council re-opened the framework as permitted by using the provisions of the Light Touch Regime.. The estimated value of 200,000 GBP is only for publication purposes as the estimated contract value was published in the Contract Award Notice for the main framework.

Renewal: The Council will have sole discretion to extend the contact for a period of up to 1 year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000626684
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397795
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2020 - 15 Aug 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Further notices will be dependant upon the needs of the Service. However, it is anticipated that the framework CC10056 will be re-opened annually.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpu@westlothian.gov.uk, tom.henderson@westlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1506281814

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Post Town
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
1
Supplier Name

FAMILY AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEST LOTHIAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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