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CC13701 - Early Learning & Childcare Services - Re-opening of Framework CC13109

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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01 Aug 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Lothian Council is seeking to re-open its Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Services (Contract Reference CC13109), valued at £22,334,488.00. This procurement process, classified under the General Public Services sector, focuses on new entrants who meet the required National Standards gradings (Good or Above). Located in West Lothian, UKM78, the procurement method employed is an open procedure. Interested parties must submit their electronic tenders by 30 August 2024, with the contract set to start on the same date. The contract is expected to last for 33 months, with potential extensions of up to 12 additional months at the discretion of the council.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in early learning and childcare services to expand their reach and secure long-term contracts. Suitable candidates include those meeting the specified financial stability and insurance requirements, as well as providers who adhere to the National Care Standards. Small to medium-sized enterprises with a focus on high-quality early childhood education services stand to benefit, particularly due to the framework's flexibility and the quarterly re-opening for new service providers. Such provisions enable ongoing opportunities for business growth within the framework’s duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CC13701 - Early Learning & Childcare Services - Re-opening of Framework CC13109

Notice Description

West Lothian Council intend re-opening The Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare services (contract reference CC13109) to new entrants.

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Lothian Council intend to re-open flexible framework for early learning and childcare services (Contract Reference CC13109) to new entrants. This requirement follows Scottish Government Follows the Child and providers will need to have National Standards gradings of good or above. Please note that there is no requirement for providers who have been appointed to framework CC13109 to re-apply. The council will be using the allowable flexibilities of the Light Touch Regime and this is detailed within the Invitation to Tender e.g. re-opening to new entrants, reduced timescales for tender return.. Whilst the dates have been included, these may be subject to change to reflect the academic term dates i.e. this contract is for a period of 33 months.

Renewal: At the sole discretion of the council, this contract may be extended for a period of a further 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000773819
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511099
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - 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
£22,334,488 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
In accordance with provisions 74 - 76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 for the Award of contracts for social and other specific services,the council may re-open this Flexible Framework to other providers at quarterly intervals after contract commencement in August 2024 and new service providers will be able to apply to be appointed to the Flexible Framework.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian
Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Further Information

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