Tender

EDC/2023/3838 Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)(Reopening December 2024)

EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Dec 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

East Dunbartonshire Council has initiated a procurement process for the provision of early learning and childcare services, titled "EDC/2023/3838 Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)(Reopening December 2024)." This tender falls under the services category within the education sector and is located in East Dunbartonshire, UKM81. The procurement stage is currently active, with key dates including the tender publication on 5th December 2024 and the submission deadline set for 10th January 2025. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for electronic submission through the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in early learning and childcare services. By joining the framework, companies can tap into a steady demand for such services in East Dunbartonshire. The flexible nature of the framework allows new providers to apply at any time, ensuring ongoing opportunities for business growth. Suitable businesses include those with experience in nursery operations and the capability to meet the selection criteria outlined in the tender documents. Given the emphasis on electronic procurement, firms with efficient digital submission capabilities will likely find this process advantageous.

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Notice Title

EDC/2023/3838 Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)(Reopening December 2024)

Notice Description

The provision of early learning and childcare services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Services for early learning education and childcare.. This is a flexible framework, therefore new applicants can apply at any point throughout the duration of the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000784915
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519652
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 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
EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lorna.dunn@eastdunbarton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKINTILLOCH
Postcode
G66 1TJ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
East Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South
Westminster Constituency
Mid Dunbartonshire

Further Information

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