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Award

11 Jun 2026 at 01:00

Tender

22 Aug 2023 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

East Dunbartonshire Council, located in Kirkintilloch, has completed the award phase for the "EDC/2019/2927 Childminder Framework," which was reopened for tender in August 2023. The procurement process, classified under the services category, falls within the "Education" sector and covers the East Dunbartonshire region (UKM81). The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing for broad participation. The contract was signed on 16th November 2023, with the awarded supplier being the Children's Home Childminding Service. The flexible framework arrangement encourages ongoing engagement by reopening every three months, creating repeated opportunities for participation.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in childminding services, particularly those with the capacity to provide flexible, high-quality care in line with the framework's requirements. The openness of the procedure allows small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as the awarded Children's Home Childminding Service, to compete effectively. This contract facilitates business growth by enabling providers to consistently engage with new entrants every three months, ensuring ongoing business development and stability in the childminding sector within East Dunbartonshire.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

EDC/2019/2927 Childminder Framework (Reopening of tender August 2023)

Notice Description

Childminding services in support of 1140 hours

Lot Information

Lot 1

Childminding Services. Flexible framework to encourage participation.

Options: Flexible framework which will open every 3 months for new entrants.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000742407
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557836
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80110000 - Pre-school education services

85312110 - Child daycare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Nov 20232 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKINTILLOCH
Postcode
G66 1TJ
Postcode Area
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

Children's Home Childminding Service

Further Information

Notice Documents

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