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EDC/2023/3838 Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)

East Dunbartonshire Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Oct 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

06 Mar 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

07 Feb 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Dunbartonshire Council has completed the procurement for the "Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)" under the open procedure, aiming to provide early learning and childcare services within the region of East Dunbartonshire, classified under CPV code 80110000. This procurement formed part of a flexible framework agreement which allows new applicants to join throughout the duration of the contract, although funding placements are limited to those on the framework by August 2024. The procurement process reached the award stage, resulting in contracts being awarded from 1st July 2024. The council, based in Kirkintilloch, managed the tender with a stated value representative of fees paid to providers, ensuring service delivery in education and social protection categories was effectively sourced at a regional or local authority level.

This contract entails significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the childcare and early education sectors, as evidenced by several SME suppliers participating and being awarded contracts, including nurseries and childcare centres across Glasgow and East Dunbartonshire. Businesses involved in early learning and childcare, or those seeking to enter the framework arrangement, stand to benefit by expanding their services to meet local authority requirements. The flexible nature of the framework allows SMEs to apply for inclusion and aim for placement funding before the designated August 2024 deadline, promoting long-term growth and stability within this sector. The open procurement method and electronic submission via Public Contracts Scotland streamline application processes, fostering competitive participation and simplified access for eligible service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EDC/2023/3838 Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)

Notice Description

The provision of early learning and childcare services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Services for early learning education and childcare.. This is a flexible framework, therefore new applicants can apply at any point throughout the duration of the contract.

Options: As this is a flexible framework, applicants may apply to join at any time throughout the duration of the contract however funding placements will only be made to those who are on the framework prior to August 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000756611
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541137
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20242 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
22
Supplier Names

Auchinairn Afterschool Care

Baldernock Playgroup/Childcare

Bishopbriggs Village Nursery

Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited

Buchanan Nursery Ltd

Cedar Nursery Ltd

Craighead Childcare Centre

Happy Days Nursery Bishopbriggs

KAGFN Ltd

Kirkintilloch Nursery

Kirktonholme nursery T/A Kellycare

Lullaby Lane Nursery Milngavie

Maxholme

Riverside Childcare Ltd

St. Mary's Nursery School

Tender Loving Childcare

The Bearsden Nursery

The High School of Glasgow

The Hillfoot Nursery Ltd

Tower house Nursery

Westerton Nursery Ltd

happy days nursery

Further Information

Notice Documents

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