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Early Learning & Childcare Provision Framework (New Applicants October 2021)

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The East Ayrshire Council is conducting a tender for the "Early Learning & Childcare Provision Framework (New Applicants October 2021)" aimed at establishing a flexible framework agreement for early learning and childcare services. This procurement is currently at the award stage, and the initial contract began on 1 April 2021, set to last for five years with an option to extend for an additional two years. Interested parties were required to express their interest by 12 noon on 7 January 2022, with the procurement method classified as an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in early learning and childcare services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). New childcare providers that meet the eligibility requirements for funded early learning are encouraged to apply, as the council seeks to include a diverse range of suppliers to better serve the community's childcare needs. Businesses in this sector should consider this framework as a chance to access funding while contributing to the local childcare provision landscape in East Ayrshire.

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Notice Title

Early Learning & Childcare Provision Framework (New Applicants October 2021)

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for Early Learning and Childcare Provision - New Applicants October 2021 OCTOBER 2021 REOPENING OF FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK - NOTE THAT FUNDED PROVIDERS ALREADY INCLUDED IN THE FRAMEWORK DO NOT REQUIRE TO RE-APPLY, THIS NOTICE IS APPLICABLE FOR NEW APPLICANTS ONLY

Lot Information

Lot 1

As per the previously advertised Notice, the Flexible Framework commenced in April 2021 and in accordance with the terms therein, it is now being re-opened for new applicants to be included under the same terms as the original application exercise. Note that the initial 5 year term of the Framework commenced on 1 April 2021, therefore the end of the initial term of the contract will end on 31 March 2026 for all Providers included in the Framework. ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT: East Ayrshire Council require to set up a flexible Framework Agreement with Early Learning and Childcare Providers to support its statutory duty to make available funded early learning and childcare for all eligible children on an as required basis. The Framework Agreement will be for a period of 5 years with the option to extend for a further 2-years and will be re-opened for new applications to become a funded provider annually.. Note the value of the procurement relates to the the overall value of contract as per the original Award Notice - this is a re-opening of the framework only

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000670452
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446603
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

85312110 - Child daycare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,250,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20223 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Heather Murray
Contact Email
heather.murray@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1563576125

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

KATHLEEN MCLEOD T/A BUBBLE'S BABIES

KERRY-ANN MACKENZIE

LYNNE STEWART

RACHEL LENNOX T/A LITTLE HILLTOP CHILDCARE

SHARON BROWN

SHARON MCROBERTS T/A LITTLE GIGGLERS CHILDCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432858
    Early Learning & Childcare Provision Framework (New Applicants October 2021) - Framework Agreement for Early Learning and Childcare Provision - New Applicants October 2021 OCTOBER 2021 REOPENING OF FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK - NOTE THAT FUNDED PROVIDERS ALREADY INCLUDED IN THE FRAMEWORK DO NOT REQUIRE TO RE-APPLY, THIS NOTICE IS APPLICABLE FOR NEW APPLICANTS ONLY
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446603
    Early Learning & Childcare Provision Framework (New Applicants October 2021) - Framework Agreement for Early Learning and Childcare Provision - New Applicants October 2021 OCTOBER 2021 REOPENING OF FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK - NOTE THAT FUNDED PROVIDERS ALREADY INCLUDED IN THE FRAMEWORK DO NOT REQUIRE TO RE-APPLY, THIS NOTICE IS APPLICABLE FOR NEW APPLICANTS ONLY

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