Planning

Early Learning & Childcare - Partner Providers Framework

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Planning

23 Jan 2023 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Lothian Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the Early Learning & Childcare - Partner Providers Framework. This opportunity falls under the services category and is aimed at suppliers in Livingston, UK. The event is scheduled to commence on January 31, 2023, with a focus on setting up a framework for childcare providers who meet specified criteria.

This tender by West Lothian Council presents a business growth opportunity for Early Learning and Childcare service providers who can meet National Standards criteria and the Council's requirements. Businesses well-suited to compete are those prepared to accept the Council's hourly rate and adhere to contract regulations. By participating in this planned tender, eligible providers can potentially secure long-term contracts under the Light Touch Regime, with the framework being reopenable annually as needed.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Learning & Childcare - Partner Providers Framework

Notice Description

Service Providers are invited to an on line Supplier Information Session in relation to the forthcoming Early Learning and Childcare Framework. The Event will commence at 4pm on Tuesday 31 January 2023

Lot Information

Lot 1

To supplement it's own in house service provision the Council seeks suitably qualified Early Learning and Childcare providers who are able to demonstrate that they fully meet the National Standards criteria and sub criteria and be prepared to accept the Council's hourly rate. As this service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the contract value exceeds 750,000 euros over the contract period, the Council will be using the afforded flexibility of the Light Touch Regime and will be able to re-open the framework on an annual basis where required.. To learn more about this forthcoming opportunity, please refer to link below. Service providers are advised to test link in advance of meeting. https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NTQxMDE4ZWUtMGYzMC00MmE3LWJiMDctM2QyMmQ5MGY0Yzk2%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22ccd32ca3-16ce-428f-9541-372d6b051929%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2254fb5f9e-c123-4b55-955b-2ce588697ccc%22%7d

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000719908
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469217
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80110000 - Pre-school education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Feb 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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