Award

Provision of Early Learning & Childcare and Childcare Training

MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Oct 2021 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

08 Apr 2021 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Midlothian Council is currently engaged in an open procurement process for the "Provision of Early Learning & Childcare and Childcare Training". This initiative falls under the services category, specifically targeting the education sector. The procurement is taking place in Dalkeith, Midlothian, with a deadline for submission set for 12 May 2021. The award notice indicates that the contract, valued at GBP 150,000, has been awarded to Edinburgh College as of 7 October 2021. The process is intended to enhance the quality of early learning services in the region by enabling flexible training programs for prospective childcare workers.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses in the educational services sector, particularly those focusing on childcare training and qualifications. Organisations that specialise in managing flexible learning programmes, such as evening classes or online training modules, would be particularly well-suited to participate in future tenders of a similar nature. Companies interested in collaborating with local authorities for community-focused initiatives will benefit from the expected community outcomes associated with this project, highlighting an engagement with local skills development and job creation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Early Learning & Childcare and Childcare Training

Notice Description

Midlothian Council is tendering for the provision of Early Learning & Childcare and Childcare Training.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Midlothian Council wish to commission a range of qualifications and training courses from further education providers. The underpinning knowledge will be provided in a flexible way which will meet the needs of candidates i.e. day release and evening groups or flexible learning. * SVQ 2 Social Services Children & Young People at SCQF Level 6 / NC Early Education and Childcare * SVQ Playwork at SCQF Level 7 (plus additional SVQ Child & Young People units) * HNC Childhood Practice at SCQF Level 7 * Level 8 Childhood Practice or equivalent * SVQ 4 Playwork

Renewal: Option to extend the initial 3 year period (36 months) for two further one-year periods (12 months).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000650165
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431146
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£98,850 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20214 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
MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Barbara Foxwell
Contact Email
barbara.foxwell@midlothian.gov.uk, graham.halliday@midlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312707500

Buyer Location

Locality
DALKEITH
Postcode
EH22 1DN
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian
Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDINBURGH COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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