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Phase 3 Early Learning and Childcare - South Lanarkshire Council Procured Service Arrangement

South Lanarkshire Council

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08 Feb 2021 at 00:00

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

South Lanarkshire Council is conducting a public procurement process titled "Phase 3 Early Learning and Childcare - South Lanarkshire Council Procured Service Arrangement," aimed at establishing a Procured Service Arrangement (PSA) for early learning and childcare services within its geographical area. The procurement has been classified under the "services" category and is following an open procedure as per the Light Touch Rules of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. As of now, the procurement process has reached completion with the contracts being awarded on 22nd July 2020. Interested bidders were required to demonstrate compliance with various standards and requirements set forth by the Council, with an estimated contract value of £143.5 million.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the education and childcare sector, particularly those looking to establish or expand their services within South Lanarkshire. Businesses offering early learning and childcare solutions, able to meet the National Standard and comply with the legal requirements, are encouraged to participate in this innovative procurement arrangement. The arrangement is structured to allow additional providers to be added throughout its ten-year term, providing ongoing growth potential for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Phase 3 Early Learning and Childcare - South Lanarkshire Council Procured Service Arrangement

Notice Description

The choice of the provider will be selected by the parent/guardian of the child therefore the council is utilising an innovative Procured Service Arrangement (PSA) under the Light Touch Rules contained in Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Providers of ELC are invited to join the PSA by submitting a tender to the Council. They will be appointed to the PSA if they can successfully demonstrate that they meet the National Standard, the Law, applicable guidance, and the Council's procedural requirements and accept the Rates which have been set by the Council in relation to the delivery of funded hours. The PSA will allow providers to be added over its 10 year term.

Lot Information

Lot 1

South Lanarkshire Council ("the Council") is seeking to establish a Procured Service Arrangement (PSA) to ensure the delivery of funded ELC placements within the Council's geographic area.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000643513
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406061
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
£143,500,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 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
South Lanarkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Postcode Area
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Caroline Hunter Childminding

Lisa Morrison

The Nature Nursery

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406061
    Phase 3 Early Learning and Childcare - South Lanarkshire Council Procured Service Arrangement - The choice of the provider will be selected by the parent/guardian of the child therefore the council is utilising an innovative Procured Service Arrangement (PSA) under the Light Touch Rules contained in Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Providers of ELC are invited to join the PSA by submitting a tender to the Council. They will be appointed to the PSA if they can successfully demonstrate that they meet the National Standard, the Law, applicable guidance, and the Council's procedural requirements and accept the Rates which have been set by the Council in relation to the delivery of funded hours. The PSA will allow providers to be added over its 10 year term.

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