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Flexible Framework for Early Learning & Childcare Services in North Lanarkshire 2023-2027

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Lanarkshire Council has awarded a contract for a "Flexible Framework for Early Learning & Childcare Services in North Lanarkshire" for the period 2023-2027. The procurement process was completed on 9th March 2023. The Council aims to secure external providers to supplement its internal provision over the four-year framework. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure, and the total contract value amounts to £60,000,000 GBP. The main procurement category is services, and the contract was signed on 7th February 2023. The tender creates opportunities for businesses in the childcare services sector to apply for framework contracts across multiple years.

The Flexible Framework for Early Learning & Childcare Services tender by North Lanarkshire Council is open to businesses seeking to provide early learning and childcare services within the Council's geographical boundary. The tender process involves electronic submission by specific deadlines. Businesses in the childcare sector, particularly those with experience in providing services to local authorities, stand to benefit from this opportunity. With a total contract value of £60,000,000 GBP, the tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for qualified providers. The framework agreement allows for entry points in subsequent years, providing ongoing opportunities for new entrants as well.

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Notice Title

Flexible Framework for Early Learning & Childcare Services in North Lanarkshire 2023-2027

Notice Description

In accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Regulation 74, the Council intend to establish a Flexible Framework to secure external providers who can supplement the Council's internal early learning and childcare provision. The proposed Framework will be for 4 years, with options for Tenderers to apply to the Framework in either years 1, 2, 3 or 4. .

Lot Information

Lot 1

The invitation to tender ("ITT") pack which is accessible (and downloadable) from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T tendering system outlines the requirements and objectives of this framework. . Service delivery must be carried out in accordance with the information provided within this Contract Notice, the ITT Document and the Council's Framework Agreement. .. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000707573
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR473321
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
Not specified

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
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20233 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
NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@northlan.gov.uk, reidgra@northlan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698403876

Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT460749
    Flexible Framework for Early Learning & Childcare Services in North Lanarkshire 2023-2027 - In accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Regulation 74, the Council intend to establish a Flexible Framework to secure external providers who can supplement the Council's internal early learning and childcare provision. The proposed Framework will be for 4 years, with options for Tenderers to apply to the Framework in either years 1, 2, 3 or 4.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR473321
    Flexible Framework for Early Learning & Childcare Services in North Lanarkshire 2023-2027 - In accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Regulation 74, the Council intend to establish a Flexible Framework to secure external providers who can supplement the Council's internal early learning and childcare provision. The proposed Framework will be for 4 years, with options for Tenderers to apply to the Framework in either years 1, 2, 3 or 4. .

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