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Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework Agreement

Shetland Islands Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Apr 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Tender

12 Jan 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Summary of the contracting process

The Shetland Islands Council has awarded a contract for the "Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework Agreement" to multiple suppliers, including Hame Fae Hame Ltd, Burra Early Years, and Peerie Foxes Ltd. The contract, valued at £400,000 GBP, was signed on 13th March 2024. This procurement process was aimed at providing Early Learning and Childcare services in the Shetland Islands within the services category. The procurement stage was in the award phase, and the location of the delivery is specified as the Shetland Islands. The buying organisation, Shetland Islands Council, initiated the tender process via an open procedure method.

This tender for the "Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework Agreement" offers opportunities for businesses providing childcare services to participate in a two-stage procedure. Businesses that specialise in Early Learning and Childcare services, such as private, voluntary, independent settings, are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The initial setup stage allows all interested service providers meeting the Selection Criteria to participate, without a limit on the number of suppliers that may join the Flexible Framework. The contract is governed by Scottish law and falls under the regulatory oversight of the Care Inspectorate. Interested businesses should visit the Public Contracts Scotland website for further information and electronic submission details.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Applications are being sought for the Provision of Early Learning and Childcare 1140 Hours Funded Providers.

Lot Information

Private, Voluntary and Independent Settings

The Flexible Framework is a two-stage procedure. In the initial setup stage, all service providers who meet the Selection Criteria and who are not excluded are admitted to the Flexible Framework. There is no limit on the number of suppliers that may join the Framework. Procurement of social and other specific services in accordance with Section 7 (Regulations 74-76) Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.. Link to 'Funding Follows the Child' Guidance: https://www.gov.scot/publications/funding-follows-child-national-standard-early-learning-childcare-providers-frequently-asked-questions-local-authorities-providers/

Childminders

The Flexible Framework is a two-stage procedure. In the initial setup stage, all service providers who meet the Selection Criteria and who are not excluded are admitted to the Flexible Framework. There is no limit on the number of suppliers that may join the Framework. Procurement of social and other specific services in accordance with Section 7 (Regulations 74-76) Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.. Link to 'Funding Follows the Child' Guidance: https://www.gov.scot/publications/funding-follows-child-national-standard-early-learning-childcare-providers-frequently-asked-questions-local-authorities-providers/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000752489
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503330
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Shetland Islands Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHETLAND
Postcode
ZE1 0LZ
Postcode Area
Lerwick
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM66 Shetland Islands
Local Authority
Shetland Islands
Electoral Ward
Lerwick North and Bressay
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Burra Early Years

Hame Fae Hame Ltd

Peerie Foxes Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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