Tender

Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus

ANGUS COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Dec 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Angus Council is seeking providers for the "Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus" contract, which falls under the general public services category. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with key dates including the tender period ending on 6 January 2025 at 9:00 AM, and the award period starting the same day at 12:00 PM. The services will be delivered in locations within the local authority area of Angus, specifically in the region coded UKM71. This contract will ensure suitable education and care for eligible children within nurturing settings, emphasising the importance of supportive interactions and experiences. The procurement method for this contract is an open procedure, allowing for electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the early childhood education and care sector to expand their operations and increase their market presence. Compatible businesses include private nurseries, child care providers, and educational institutions with expertise in early childhood development. The open procurement procedure ensures a competitive process, allowing multiple businesses to vie for up to 60 places under the framework agreement. Engaging in this tender could lead to substantial growth through a long-term contract, initially up to 36 months with potential extensions of up to two additional years. Business participants must meet specific suitability and technical criteria, ensuring high standards of service delivery.

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Notice Title

Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus

Notice Description

Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus will consist of education and care, of a kind which is suitable for eligible children, regard being had to the importance of interactions and other experiences which support learning and development in a caring and nurturing setting.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Invitation to Tender (ITT) document attached to this contract notice describes the procurement.. The duration of the contract is up to 36 months from 1 August 2020 with provision for the authority to extend the contract by up to a further 24 months (12 plus 12), subject to procurement rules.

Renewal: Up to two further years (1+1)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000784849
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519575
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312110 - Child daycare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2020 - 31 Jul 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
The Invitation to Tender (ITT) document sets out the estimated dates for future publication of notices. Notices shall remain open for approximately 4-5 weeks. Note that this Notice (4 December 2024) is the final Notice under the existing open framework with a tender return deadline of Monday 6 January 2025.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANGUS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lynn Duncan
Contact Email
duncanlc@angus.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3452777778

Buyer Location

Locality
FORFAR
Postcode
DD8 1AN
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Angus
Electoral Ward
Forfar and District
Westminster Constituency
Angus and Perthshire Glens

Further Information

Notice Documents

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