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Flexible Framework for Early Learning & Childcare Services in North Lanarkshire 2023-2027 - ENTRY POINT 2

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Lanarkshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "Flexible Framework for Early Learning & Childcare Services in North Lanarkshire 2023-2027 - ENTRY POINT 2." This contract was awarded to Ali Baba's Childminding, CCJ Childminding Services, Kidstore Childcare Ltd, SGR Childminding, and Tracy Childminding. The procurement method was "open procedure" with a total contract value of GBP 60,000,000. The tender involved the submission of responses through the PCSTender platform, with specific requirements for qualification and technical envelopes.

This tender opportunity in the early learning and childcare services sector created an avenue for SMEs to participate in service delivery within North Lanarkshire. Businesses offering childcare services and related support are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement stage has now progressed to the award phase, with successful bidders expected to adhere to specified contract terms, including requirements for staff qualifications and registration. The Council's commitment to enhanced probity checks reflects a focus on maintaining high standards in procurement practices for this vital service area.

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Notice Title

Flexible Framework for Early Learning & Childcare Services in North Lanarkshire 2023-2027 - ENTRY POINT 2

Notice Description

The Council already have a Framework in place to secure external providers who can supplement the Council's internal early learning and childcare provision. This notice is for Entry Point 2, which is applicable for any potential Provider and/or setting that is not already on the Framework. . The original Framework was set up for 4 years, with included annual entry points to allow new Providers to apply to join the Framework, this would enable the Council to maintain capacity and choice. .

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Invitation to Tender ("ITT") pack is accessible (and downloadable) from the Supplier Attachment area within the PCS-T 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-r6ebe6-0000746783
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495460
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
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
£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
21 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20232 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
Corporate Procurement Team, Lindsay Tierney
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@northlan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
5
Supplier Names

ALI BABA’S CHILDMINDING

CCJ CHILDMINDING SERVICES

KIDSTORE CHILDCARE

SGR CHILDMINDING

TRACY CHILDMINDING

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490059
    Flexible Framework for Early Learning & Childcare Services in North Lanarkshire 2023-2027 - ENTRY POINT 2 - The Council already have a Framework in place to secure external providers who can supplement the Council's internal early learning and childcare provision. This notice is for Entry Point 2, which is applicable for any potential Provider and/or setting that is not already on the Framework. . The original Framework was set up for 4 years, with included annual entry points to allow new Providers to apply to join the Framework, this would enable the Council to maintain capacity and choice. .
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495460
    Flexible Framework for Early Learning & Childcare Services in North Lanarkshire 2023-2027 - ENTRY POINT 2 - The Council already have a Framework in place to secure external providers who can supplement the Council's internal early learning and childcare provision. This notice is for Entry Point 2, which is applicable for any potential Provider and/or setting that is not already on the Framework. . The original Framework was set up for 4 years, with included annual entry points to allow new Providers to apply to join the Framework, this would enable the Council to maintain capacity and choice. .

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