Tender

Early Learning and Childcare Funded Providers

CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Jul 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Clackmannanshire Council is seeking providers for the "Early Learning and Childcare Funded Providers" tender. The procurement process is currently at the selective stage, with a deadline for submissions set for July 1, 2025. This opportunity falls within the services category and is located in Alloa, UK. The total contract value is £4,776,347, and interested businesses can find more details on the council's website.

This tender by the Clackmannanshire Council presents an opportunity for childcare providers to participate in delivering funded hours under a National Standard. Businesses in the childcare sector, including nurseries and childminders, are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is a selective procedure, fostering competition among potential providers. Interested businesses are encouraged to review the tender documents and submission requirements available on the council's website.

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Notice Title

Early Learning and Childcare Funded Providers

Notice Description

Provision of Early Learning and Childcare Funded Providers utilising the funding follows the child approach. The approach will be underpinned by a National Standard that all providers delivering the funded hours - regardless of whether they are in the public, private or third sector, or childminders - will have to meet

Lot Information

Nursery Provision

Provision of Early Learning and Childcare Funded Providers utilising the funding follows the child approach. The approach will be underpinned by a National Standard that all providers delivering the funded hours - regardless of whether they are in the public, private or third sector, or childminders - will have to meet. Original Notice OJEU Ref: 258951-2019 (2019/S 106-258951)

Childminding

Provision of Early Learning and Childcare Funded Providers utilising the funding follows the child approach. The approach will be underpinned by a National Standard that all providers delivering the funded hours - regardless of whether they are in the public, private or third sector, or childminders - will have to meet. Original Notice OJEU Ref 258951-2019 (2019/S 106-258951)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000771045
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL508728
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312110 - Child daycare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,776,347 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
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
CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kirsteen Carmichael
Contact Email
kcarmichael@clacks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1259450000

Buyer Location

Locality
ALLOA
Postcode
FK10 1EB
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Clackmannanshire
Electoral Ward
Clackmannanshire South
Westminster Constituency
Alloa and Grangemouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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