Planning

Quality Funded Early Learning & Childcare (1140 Hours)

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 Oct 2020 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Quality Funded Early Learning & Childcare (1140 Hours)" is being conducted by Dundee City Council, located in Dundee, UK. This tender falls under the services category, with a planned budget of £25 million. Currently, the tender is in the planning stage, with significant dates including a future notice expected on 1 December 2020. The aim is to provide 1140 hours of funded early learning and childcare to eligible children, with eligibility broadly defined to include children from the age of two, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the childcare and education sector, particularly those providing early years education services. Businesses that specialise in early learning and childcare, including private providers, childminders, and third-sector organisations, may find it advantageous to participate. The planned webinar session on 24 November 2020 aimed at assisting potential tenderers will help navigate the application process, making it easier for newcomers to engage and submit proposals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Quality Funded Early Learning & Childcare (1140 Hours)

Notice Description

From August 2020, all eligible children residing in Dundee, can access their entitlement to 1140 hours of funded Early Learning & Childcare (ELC) within the Council area. This provision utilises a Funding Follows the Child approach. Funded hours are free to parents at the point of access. Eligibility for ELC will be determined by the Local Authority but broadly: children will become eligible on the first day of the school term after their third birthday. Children who are two years old and whose parents are in receipt of certain benefits or children who are 'looked after' or the subject of a kinship or guardianship order may also be eligible. All providers delivering the funded hours will have to meet the National Standard for Early Learning and Childcare providers, regardless of whether the funded hours are provided by a setting in the public, private or third sectors including provision offered by childminders. The National Standard sets out a clear and consistent set of quality criteria.

Lot Information

Early Learning & Childcare for Eligible 2 Year Olds

Early Learning & Childcare for 2 year old children whose parents are in receipt of certain benefits or children who are "looked after" or the subject of kinship or guardianship order may also be eligible.

Early Learning & Childcare for Eligible 3-5 Year Olds

Early Learning & Childcare for eligible 3-5 year old children. Eligibility will be determined by the Local Authority but broadly children will become eligible on the first day of the school term after their third birthday.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000631727
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397834
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ann Conway
Contact Email
ann.conway@dundeecity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382438305

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD4 9FF
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
North East
Westminster Constituency
Arbroath and Broughty Ferry

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397834
    Quality Funded Early Learning & Childcare (1140 Hours) - From August 2020, all eligible children residing in Dundee, can access their entitlement to 1140 hours of funded Early Learning & Childcare (ELC) within the Council area. This provision utilises a Funding Follows the Child approach. Funded hours are free to parents at the point of access. Eligibility for ELC will be determined by the Local Authority but broadly: children will become eligible on the first day of the school term after their third birthday. Children who are two years old and whose parents are in receipt of certain benefits or children who are 'looked after' or the subject of a kinship or guardianship order may also be eligible. All providers delivering the funded hours will have to meet the National Standard for Early Learning and Childcare providers, regardless of whether the funded hours are provided by a setting in the public, private or third sectors including provision offered by childminders. The National Standard sets out a clear and consistent set of quality criteria.

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