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Early Learning and Childcare Funded Entitlement (March 2024 Re-open to New Providers)

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council has completed the procurement process for "Early Learning and Childcare Funded Entitlement" as part of the March 2024 re-open to new providers. This process falls under the general public services industry category and is located in the UKM93 region, specifically within the North Ayrshire area. Two lots were awarded under this scheme: Lot 2, dedicated to childminding services and Lot 3, for settings where the applicant has been registered with the Care Inspectorate for less than 12 months. This procurement is part of an open procedure under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and supports the provision of 1140 hours of funded early learning and childcare annually for eligible children.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs in the childminding and early learning sectors. Businesses that specialise in childminding services and can meet the national standards and regulatory requirements are ideal candidates. By participating in this flexible framework, providers can enhance their market presence and secure a stable demand for their services. The framework allows new entries every six months, facilitating ongoing opportunities for growth and engagement with the Council's early learning and childcare initiatives.

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Notice Title

Early Learning and Childcare Funded Entitlement (March 2024 Re-open to New Providers)

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council (the "Council") is required by Scottish Government, under the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014, to provide a funded placement of 1140 hours per year to all eligible 2 year olds and all children aged from 3 to those not yet attending Primary School, effective from August 2020. In accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Regulation 74, the Council have established a Flexible Framework to secure external providers who can supplement the Council's internal early learning and childcare provision. The Framework is for 5 years, with options for Tenderers to apply to the Framework every 6 months. The framework end date is 31st July 2025. The estimated value is for the remainder of the framework across all suppliers, this is not the available amount for each supplier. This re-opening will cover the March 2024 re-opening obligations.

Lot Information

Lot 2 - Childminding Services

The Council has a statutory duty to make pre-school education available for eligible children under the Standards in Scotland's Schools Act 2000. The Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 and Statutory Guidance set out the increased entitlement of 600 hours, including the provision for eligible children and places a duty on the Council to offer increased flexibility to parents as to where and how their child can access their Early Learning and Childcare entitlement. Scottish Government has since made a commitment to extend the entitlement to all eligible children to 1140 hours Early Learning and Childcare as set out in 'A Blueprint for 2020; Expansion of Early Learning and Childcare in Scotland' (2016). The Funding Follows the Child approach places choice in parents' and carers' hands allowing them to access their child's funded entitlement with a range of ELC providers, therefore the Council have set up a Flexible Framework for the provision of early learning and childcare services under the Light Touch Rules contained within the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Lot 2 of this Flexible Framework sets out the minimum standards required from the childminders setting. All providers who apply and meet the national standards, legislation, the Council's procedural requirements as set out in the Invitation to Tender and accept the rates and contract terms set out by the Council shall be able to deliver funded provision through the Flexible Framework. This re-opening will cover the March 2024 re-opening obligations.

Lot 3 - Settings where the Applicant has been registered with the Care Inspectorate less than 12 months

NAC has a statutory duty to make pre-school education available for eligible children under the Standards in Scotland's Schools Act 2000. The Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 and Statutory Guidance set out the increased entitlement to 1140 hours for eligible children and places a duty on the Council to offer increased flexibility to parents as to where and how their child can access their Early Learning and Childcare entitlement. Scottish Government made a commitment to extend the entitlement to all eligible children to 1140 hours for Early Learning and Childcare as set out in 'A Blueprint for 2020; Expansion of Early Learning and Childcare in Scotland' (2016). The Funding Follows the Child approach places choice in parents' and carers' hands allowing them to access their child's funded entitlement with a range of ELC providers, therefore the Council have set up a Flexible Framework for the provision of early learning and childcare services under the Light Touch Rules contained within the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Lot 1 of this Flexible Framework sets out the minimum standards required from the private, voluntary and independent setting. All providers who apply and meet the national standards, legislation, the Council's procedural requirements as set out in the Invitation to Tender and accept the rates and contract terms set out by the Council shall be accepted to deliver funded provision through the Flexible Framework. This re-opening will cover the March 2024 re-opening obligations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000783005
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519149
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
£5,400,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 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
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lynseybennett@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
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
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

CHARLENE POTTS CHILDMINDING

CHEEKY MONKEYS

JACQUELINE MCINALLY CHILDMINDING

JENNI GILLULEY CHILDMINDING

K&A CHILDMINDING

MAIRI BARR T/A MAIRI'S CHILDMINDING SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519149
    Early Learning and Childcare Funded Entitlement (March 2024 Re-open to New Providers) - North Ayrshire Council (the "Council") is required by Scottish Government, under the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014, to provide a funded placement of 1140 hours per year to all eligible 2 year olds and all children aged from 3 to those not yet attending Primary School, effective from August 2020. In accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Regulation 74, the Council have established a Flexible Framework to secure external providers who can supplement the Council's internal early learning and childcare provision. The Framework is for 5 years, with options for Tenderers to apply to the Framework every 6 months. The framework end date is 31st July 2025. The estimated value is for the remainder of the framework across all suppliers, this is not the available amount for each supplier. This re-opening will cover the March 2024 re-opening obligations.

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