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CC13109 - Early Learning and Childcare - Flexible Framework

West Lothian Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Aug 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

04 Oct 2023 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council has issued a tender titled "CC13109 - Early Learning and Childcare - Flexible Framework," aimed at supplementing its in-house service provision for early learning and childcare. The procurement process is in the 'active' stage with submissions being accepted until 7th November 2023, and the contract is set to begin on 12th August 2024, lasting for three academic years with an optional 12-month extension. The tender is part of the services industry category, specifically targeting early learning and childcare, and is conducted through an open procedure. The procurement covers the region of UKM78 and requires bidders to meet National Standards gradings of 'good' or above.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in early learning and childcare services to grow their business by collaborating with the public sector. Businesses offering high-quality childcare services stand a good chance of competing, given the equal emphasis on quality and price in the award criteria. Service providers that can meet the stringent National Standards and possess the necessary insurance and financial stability are best suited for this procurement. The flexible framework model allows multiple entries on a quarterly basis, creating recurring opportunities for businesses to become part of the framework and contribute to West Lothian Council's service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CC13109 - Early Learning and Childcare - Flexible Framework

Notice Description

West Lothian Council intend to establish a flexible framework for early learning and childcare to supplement it's own in house service provision. The Flexible Framework will be re-opened from August 2024 to new entrants on a quarterly basis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Lothian Council intend to establish a flexible framework for early learning and childcare to supplement it's own in house service provision. This requirement follows Scottish Government Follows the Child and providers will need to have National Standards gradings of good or above. The Flexible Framework will be re-opened to new entrants on a quarterly basis from August 2024. Whilst the dates have been included, these may be subject to change to reflect the academic term dates i.e. this contract is for a period of 3 academic years with the option to extend for a period of a further 12 months.

Renewal: This contract may be extended for a period of a further 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000746213
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511563
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

80110000 - Pre-school education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,334,488 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,234,488 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
12 Aug 2024 - 7 Aug 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Notices will be placed on a quarterly basis

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Lothian Council
Additional Buyers

WEST LOTHIAN 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
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Postcode Area
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
26
Supplier Names

ABC Private Nursery

ABC Tots ltd

Angela Elizabeth Nursery

Big Bird Nursery.

Bright Horizons Livingston

Broxburn playgroup

Community Playgroups Armadale

Community Playgroups Bathgate

Community Playgroups Crofthead

Community Playgroups Fauldhouse

Community Playgroups Uphall

Community Playgroups West Calder

Family and Community Development West Lothian

First Adventures Nursery

First Class Nursery Ltd

Howden Playgroup

Jigsaw Childcare

Little Bugs Nursery

Little Flyers Livingston

Oakwell Nursery

Rainbow Nursery

Sheephouse Nursery

The Kidz Stop

The Nurture Nursery

Tiptoes Nursery Winchburgh Limited

polkemmet daycare ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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