EDC/2019/2926 Early Years Nursery Framework (Reopening of framework August 2023)

EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

11 Jun 2026 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

13 Sep 2023 at 00:00

Tender

22 Aug 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by East Dunbartonshire Council, titled "EDC/2019/2926 Early Years Nursery Framework (Reopening of framework August 2023)", focuses on providing early years learning and childcare services. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically within the education sector. This tender operates as an open procedure, with a flexible framework that is revisited every three months. The location for service delivery is within the Kirkintilloch area, identified by the region code UKM81. Key dates for this process included a tender period ending on 21st September 2023 and contracts signed on 10th January 2024, showcasing its commitment to ongoing service provision in the specified region.

This framework offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in early years childcare or education services, to secure a role in a recurring, substantial public contract, valued significantly at £5 million. SMEs, like Westerton Nursery Ltd, can find a substantial growth opportunity given the contract's flexibility and provision for community benefits. Businesses capable of adapting to variable contract options and maintaining standards in line with Scottish requirements are well-positioned to benefit from the service’s procurement and recurrence. The focus on electronic submissions and adherence to a framework agreement suggests that companies with streamlined digital processes may have competitive advantages in this public procurement.

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Notice Title

EDC/2019/2926 Early Years Nursery Framework (Reopening of framework August 2023)

Notice Description

Early Years Learning and Childcare

Lot Information

Lot 1

Early Learning Childcare 1140 hours

Options: Flexible framework, open every three months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000742213
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557833
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
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

80000000 - Education and training services

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 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
2023

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKINTILLOCH
Postcode
G66 1TJ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
East Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South
Westminster Constituency
Mid Dunbartonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WESTERTON NURSERY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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