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Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Places

Renfrewshire Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Oct 2021 at 01:00

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

01 Oct 2020 at 01:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

29 Sep 2020 at 01:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council is currently managing a **Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Places**, which aims to provide services to eligible pre-school children within the Renfrewshire area. This procurement process is classified under the **services** category and is at the **Award** stage. The initial term of the framework is expected to commence from **April 2021** and will last until **April 2024**, with the option for two additional one-year extensions. The tender process employed is an **open procedure**, and bids were submitted electronically before the deadline on **November 4, 2020**.

This tender offers significant opportunities for **small and medium enterprises (SMEs)** operating in the childcare sector, including nurseries and childminders. Businesses that can ensure compliance with specific quality standards, meet insurance requirements, and provide qualified staff will be well-positioned to compete. The framework allows for multiple contracts, making it an excellent opportunity for providers to engage with the local council's funding initiatives, thereby fostering business growth in the early years care sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Places

Notice Description

Renfrewshire Council Children's Services manages the provision of Scottish Government Funding in respect of eligible pre-school children ("Child" or "Children") who attend nurseries or Childminders (Settings) within the Renfrewshire Council area. The Council intend to seek services through a Flexible Framework. The initial term of this Flexible Framework Contract is anticipated to commence in April 2021 to April 2024 with the option to extend on two further one year periods. Any Call-Off Contracts placed under the Flexible Framework may extend further than the Flexible Framework period.

Lot Information

Registered Child Day-Care Providers

Renfrewshire Council Children's Services manages the provision of Scottish Government Funding in respect of eligible pre-school children ("Child" or "Children") who attend nurseries or Childminders (Settings) within the Renfrewshire Council area. The Council intend to seek services through a Flexible Framework. The initial term of this Flexible Framework is anticipated to commence in April 2021 to April 2024 with the option to extend on two further one year periods (3 + 1 + 1), contracts placed under this Flexible Framework are intended to commence in August 2021, please be advised that any Call-Off Contracts placed under the Flexible Framework may extend further than the Flexible Framework period.. Prospective providers must meet the selection criteria as detailed in this contract notice and also meet the required technical criteria as detailed in the Tender Documents.

Registered Childminders

Renfrewshire Council Children's Services manages the provision of Scottish Government Funding in respect of eligible pre-school children ("Child" or "Children") who attend nurseries or Childminders (Settings) within the Renfrewshire Council area. The Council intend to seek services through a Flexible Framework. The initial term of this Flexible Framework is anticipated to commence in April 2021 to April 2024 with the option to extend on two further one year periods (3 + 1 + 1), contracts placed under this Flexible Framework are intended to commence in August 2021, please be advised that any Call-Off Contracts placed under the Flexible Framework may extend further than the Flexible Framework period.. Prospective providers must meet the selection criteria as detailed in this contract notice and also meet the required technical criteria as detailed in the Tender Documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000629922
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430861
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

85312100 - Daycare services

85312110 - Child daycare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Renfrewshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
44
Supplier Names

3 Bears Nursery Ltd

Apple Blossom Childrens Nursery Ltd

Little Stars (Stirling) Ltd

Little Flowers LTD

Orchard Grove Nurseries Limited

Ram 211 ltd

Roin Ltd.

Kilpatrick Leisure Limited - Little Pandas Nursery

Anne McInnes

Stepping Stones Nursery

Leaps and Bounds (Scotland) Ltd

Childcare First Ltd

Collin Care Ltd

Carli's Kindergarten Ltd

Children's Hour Limited - Abbey Nursery Houston

Kilbarchan Community Nursery (SCIO)

Cairellot Nursery Limited

ERSKINE COMMUNITY NURSERY, a SCIO

ABBEY MILL CHILDCARE LTD

Genesis (J & T) Limited

Mid Gavin Nursery Limited

Enchanted Forest Nursery Limited

Thrive Childcare and Education

Gryffe Manor Nursery Ltd

Inchinnan Community Nursery Committee

Ram 204 Ltd

Gleniffer Nursery Limited

Insafe Hands Childcare Limited

Heather Murphy

Carole McLachlan - Carole's Kiddies

Catherine Whyte Childminding Service

Karen Finnie Childminding

Lynda McLeod

Helen Smith Childminding Services

Helen Wardrop

Karen Chalmers childminder

Kelly Rix

Mary Norrie

Claire Crawford - Cee Cee's Childcare

Kerry Goudie childminding

Catherine Young

Fiona Murray

Malgorzata Kowalik

Barbara Snodgrass

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT395931
    Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Places - Renfrewshire Council Children's Services manages the provision of Scottish Government Funding in respect of eligible pre-school children ("Child" or "Children") who attend nurseries or Childminders (Settings) within the Renfrewshire Council area. The Council intend to seek services through a Flexible Framework. The initial term of this Flexible Framework Contract is anticipated to commence in April 2021 to April 2024 with the option to extend on two further one year periods. Any Call-Off Contracts placed under the Flexible Framework may extend further than the Flexible Framework period.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430861
    Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Places - Renfrewshire Council Children's Services manages the provision of Scottish Government Funding in respect of eligible pre-school children ("Child" or "Children") who attend nurseries or Childminders (Settings) within the Renfrewshire Council area. The Council intend to seek services through a Flexible Framework. The initial term of this Flexible Framework Contract is anticipated to commence in April 2021 to April 2024 with the option to extend on two further one year periods. Any Call-Off Contracts placed under the Flexible Framework may extend further than the Flexible Framework period.

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