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Summary of the contracting process

The Renfrewshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of child day-care services under the "Reopening of Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Places" project. The contract, with a value of £42,000,000 GBP, was signed on 12th April 2022. This procurement opportunity falls under the services category and is at the award stage. The project is located in Paisley, UK, and is aimed at registered child day-care providers and childminders. The tender process was conducted as an open procedure with submissions evaluated in line with the tender documents.

This contract awarded by the Renfrewshire Council presents growth opportunities for SMEs in the child day-care sector who can meet the specified requirements and provide high-quality services. The project is particularly suitable for businesses seeking to expand their services in the early learning and childcare industry. Interested parties can explore the Scottish Government's funding opportunities managed by the council and consider participating in future procurement exercises related to this flexible framework contract with extension opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Reopening of Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Places (New Entrants January 2022)

Notice Description

UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 2021 REOPENING OF THE FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK The previously advertised flexible framework relative to Early Learning and Childcare Places commenced on 24 May 2021. In accordance with its terms, it is now being opened for New Entrants to be admitted under the same requirements as the original tender exercise and as noted herein. ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT: 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. No new providers were awarded on to this Lot.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000667761
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456801
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
19 Aug 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Renfrewshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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
4
Supplier Names

Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited

Kibbleworks

Linwood Community Childcare

maxwellton park nursery and osc

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428100
    Reopening of Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Places (New Entrants January 2022) - UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 2021 REOPENING OF THE FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK The previously advertised flexible framework relative to Early Learning and Childcare Places commenced on 24 May 2021. In accordance with its terms, it is now being opened for New Entrants to be admitted under the same requirements as the original tender exercise and as noted herein. ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT: 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=AUG456801
    Reopening of Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Places (New Entrants January 2022) - UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 2021 REOPENING OF THE FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK The previously advertised flexible framework relative to Early Learning and Childcare Places commenced on 24 May 2021. In accordance with its terms, it is now being opened for New Entrants to be admitted under the same requirements as the original tender exercise and as noted herein. ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT: 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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