EDC/2023/3939 Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Childminders)

EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

East Dunbartonshire Council has awarded the contract for the Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework, specifically aimed at childminders, which services the Education sector in Kirkintilloch, UKM81. As part of this tender process, an open procedure was utilised, and the contracts were signed on 16th July 2024. The contract framework is regarded as flexible, permitting new applicants to join at any time throughout its duration; however, funding placements are available only for those registered before August 2024. The procurement is in the award and contract stage as of June 2026, having been initiated earlier through an open submission process that closed on 8th March 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs within the childcare sector, particularly those capable of providing flexible services to meet local community needs. Companies offering comprehensive early learning and educational childcare could leverage this contract to expand their client base and generate stable revenue streams. With an emphasis on open participation, new entrants can still apply to become part of the framework, thus allowing businesses of various scales and capabilities a chance to get involved, provided they meet the criteria by the deadline. The participation of smaller enterprises like Carol Cruickshank, Shona Craig Childminding, and Lynnette Graham Childminding Service highlight the accessibility and inclusive nature of the framework, fostering growth for local small and medium enterprises.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

EDC/2023/3939 Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Childminders)

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 however funding placements will only be made to those who are on the framework prior to August 2024

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000757600
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557717
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20241 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
EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE 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
KIRKINTILLOCH
Postcode
G66 1TJ
Post Town
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
3
Supplier Names

CAROL CRUICKSHANK

LYNNETTE GRAHAM CHILDMINDING SERVICE

SHONA CRAIG CHILDMINDING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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