Tender

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

EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Apr 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The East Dunbartonshire Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of early learning and childcare services under the title EDC/2023/3939 Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Childminders) (Reopening). This procurement falls under the services category and is open for submission electronically until the tender period ends on April 22, 2024. The main procurement method used is an open procedure, and potential bidders can find more details on the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the education and childcare sector to expand their services. Companies offering early learning and childcare services are well-suited to compete for this contract. As the contract is a flexible framework allowing new applicants throughout its duration, businesses aiming to secure funding placements by August 2024 should consider participating in the tender process.

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Notice Title

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

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-r6ebe6-0000762935
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502461
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Graeme Gamble
Contact Email
procurement@eastdunbarton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1415745750

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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