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Early Learning & Childcare Provision Framework (New Applicants October 2024)

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council has awarded a contract for the Early Learning & Childcare Provision Framework, specifically targeting new applicants as of October 2024. This publicly funded initiative, centred on general public services, is located in East Ayrshire and falls under the services category. The procurement process utilised an open procedure, ensuring transparency and equal opportunity for all interested parties. The initial term of the framework spans five years, commencing on 1 April 2021, with a recent contract signed on 2 April 2025, reflecting the completion of the procurement stage. Key deadlines included expressing interest by noon on 2 December 2024, with submissions due by 5 December 2024.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses involved in early learning and childcare services, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) like Amy Jackson Childminding, who was awarded the contract. The framework allows new service providers to integrate their offerings within East Ayrshire Council’s network, potentially increasing business growth through stable government funding. Businesses with a strong background in childcare services and the ability to adapt to statutory regulations will find this framework highly beneficial. The opportunity for annual reapplication and the option for a two-year extension further solidifies long-term growth prospects for competent providers.

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Notice Title

Early Learning & Childcare Provision Framework (New Applicants October 2024)

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for Early Learning and Childcare Provision - New Applicants October 2024 OCTOBER 2024 REOPENING OF FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK - NOTE THAT FUNDED PROVIDERS ALREADY INCLUDED IN THE FRAMEWORK DO NOT REQUIRE TO RE-APPLY, THIS NOTICE IS APPLICABLE FOR NEW APPLICANTS ONLY

Lot Information

Lot 1

As per the previously advertised Notice, the Flexible Framework commenced in April 2021 and in accordance with the terms therein, it is now being re-opened for new applicants to be included under the same terms as the original application exercise. Note that the initial 5 year term of the Framework commenced on 1 April 2021, therefore the end of the initial term of the contract will end on 31 March 2026 for all Providers included in the Framework. ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT: East Ayrshire Council require to set up a flexible Framework Agreement with Early Learning and Childcare Providers to support its statutory duty to make available funded early learning and childcare for all eligible children on an as required basis. The Framework Agreement will be for a period of 5 years with the option to extend for a further 2-years and will be re-opened for new applications to become a funded provider annually.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000779937
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529930
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
SME

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
£12,250,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 202510 months 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 AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Heather Murray, Zoe Wilson
Contact Email
heather.murray@east-ayrshire.gov.uk, zoe.wilson@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1563576000

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMY JACKSON T/A AMY JACKSON CHILDMINDING

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516827
    Early Learning & Childcare Provision Framework (New Applicants October 2024) - Framework Agreement for Early Learning and Childcare Provision - New Applicants October 2024 OCTOBER 2024 REOPENING OF FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK - NOTE THAT FUNDED PROVIDERS ALREADY INCLUDED IN THE FRAMEWORK DO NOT REQUIRE TO RE-APPLY, THIS NOTICE IS APPLICABLE FOR NEW APPLICANTS ONLY
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529930
    Early Learning & Childcare Provision Framework (New Applicants October 2024) - Framework Agreement for Early Learning and Childcare Provision - New Applicants October 2024 OCTOBER 2024 REOPENING OF FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK - NOTE THAT FUNDED PROVIDERS ALREADY INCLUDED IN THE FRAMEWORK DO NOT REQUIRE TO RE-APPLY, THIS NOTICE IS APPLICABLE FOR NEW APPLICANTS ONLY

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