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Early Learning & Childcare - Re-opening of framework 2022

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Lothian Council has initiated a procurement process titled "Early Learning & Childcare - Re-opening of framework 2022" in the services category. This tender aims to supplement the existing framework for Early Learning and Childcare by seeking bid submissions from qualified providers. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase. The location for this opportunity is West Lothian, UK. Key dates include the tender period ending on February 21, 2022.

This tender by West Lothian Council presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in Early Learning and Childcare services to compete and potentially expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in this industry are well-suited to participate. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a transparent and competitive process for interested suppliers. The Council will consider quality as the main award criteria, with a fixed price evaluation of 6.80 GBP per hour.

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Notice Title

Early Learning & Childcare - Re-opening of framework 2022

Notice Description

West Lothian Council wish to seek bid submissions from suitably qualified and experienced providers to supplement it's existing framework (Contract Reference CC10056) for Early Learning and Childcare and it's in house service provision.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To supplement it's own in house service provision and the framework providers appointed to framework CC10056 (Early Learning & Childcare), as the aforementioned framework allows for re-opening to new providers, West Lothian Council now intend to re-open the framework. In addition to passing the Qualification Stage, Service providers appointed to the framework will be required to demonstrate that they fully meet the National Standards criteria and sub criteria and be prepared to accept the Council's hourly rate of 6.80 GBP per hour. As this service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the contract value exceeds 663,540 GBP over the contract period, the Council will be using the afforded flexibility of the Light Touch Regime to re-open the framework.. Information regarding the allocation of points is contained within the Award Criteria and Weightings section of the Invitation to Tender. The price evaluation will be fixed and details will be provided within the Invitation to Tender. Bidders already appointed to framework CC10056 are not required to submit any fresh submission to remain on the framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000679236
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499264
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


CPV Codes

80110000 - Pre-school education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2022 - 31 Jul 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kimberley Archibald
Contact Email
kimberley.archibald@westlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1506281607, +44 1506281814

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

COMMUNITY PLAYGROUPS ARMADALE

COMMUNITY PLAYGROUPS CROFTHEAD

COMMUNITY PLAYGROUPS FAULDHOUSE

COMMUNITY PLAYGROUPS UPHALL

COMMUNITY PLAYGROUPS WEST CALDER

HOWDEN PLAYGROUP

TIPTOES NURSERY WINCHBURGH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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