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Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement - Reopening May 2024

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Borders Council has awarded contracts under its "Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement - Reopening May 2024." The procurement process began with an open method in May 2024 and reached the award stage by August 2024. This tender pertains to the category of General Public Services and is aimed at providing early learning and childcare services in the UKM91 region. The awarded suppliers include Rebecca Irvine Childminding, Flora Coull, and The High Street Nursery - Lauder. Key dates include the tender reopening on the 2nd of May 2024 and the contract signing on the 1st of August 2024. Potential business opportunities arising from this framework agreement are substantial for childcare providers, particularly those in the voluntary, independent, and private sectors. Businesses meeting national standards and legislative requirements can join the framework to deliver funded early learning and childcare services for children aged 2 to 4 years. This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for providers able to comply with Scottish Borders Council’s procedural requirements and helps to secure long-term contracts within this essential public service sector.

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Notice Title

Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement - Reopening May 2024

Notice Description

Contract Award for suitably qualified and experienced providers to supplement it's existing framework for Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places (ref SBC/CPS/1815).

Lot Information

Nursery Services (including Private and Third Sector Settings)

Contract Award of Funded Early Learning and Childcare Framework to new providers from the voluntary,independent and private settings to provide Early Learning and Childcare for 2,3 and 4 year old children. Lot 1 - Nursery Services All providers who apply and meet the national standards, legislation and the Council's procedural requirements and accept the rates and contract terms set out by the Council shall be accepted onto the framework agreement to deliver funded provision.

Childminder Services

Contract Award of Funded Early Learning and Childcare Framework to new providers from the voluntary,independent and private settings to provide Early Learning and Childcare for 2,3 and 4 year old children. Lot 2 - Childminder Services All providers who apply and meet the national standards, legislation and the Council's procedural requirements and accept the rates and contract terms set out by the Council shall be accepted onto the framework agreement to deliver funded provision.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000765587
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515597
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
Not specified

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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 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
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
N/A
Contact Email
procurement@scotborders.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1835824000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

FLORA COULL

REBECCA IRVINE CHILDMINDING

THE HIGH STREET NURSERY - LAUDER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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