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CC14055 - Early Learning and Childcare Funded Placements with Private ELC Providers Reopening of CC13109

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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08 Apr 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council has completed the Early Learning and Childcare Funded Placements procurement process under the framework CC13109. This re-opening aims to invite new entrants to supplement the in-house provision. The procurement falls under the general public services category and is located in Livingston, UKM78. This tender used an open procedure and was initiated to secure service providers who meet the National Standards Criteria and are compliant with the Council’s requirements. The key awarded contract was signed on 4th April 2025, with a total framework value of £18,146,772 over the remaining period.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for service providers in early learning and childcare. SME businesses and those capable of meeting the high standards of the National Standards Criteria would benefit greatly. The open procedure and framework agreement ensure fair competition, with quality and price as the main criteria, each weighing 50%. Interested businesses need to meet the Council's specific hourly rate and are expected to deliver services that meet mandatory national standards, offering a clear path for capable suppliers to enhance their portfolio and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CC14055 - Early Learning and Childcare Funded Placements with Private ELC Providers Reopening of CC13109

Notice Description

Re-opening of Early Learning and Childcare Providers Framework CC13109 to new entrants

Lot Information

Lot 1

To supplement in house provision, West Lothian Council re-opened the Early Learning & Childcare Services Framework CC13109. To be appointed to the framework service providers were required to pass the Qualification Stage, meet all mandatory requirements, meet Authority requirements, demonstrate that they meet all the requirements of the National Standards Criteria and be prepared to accept the Council's hourly rate of GBP7.32 per hour (2024/25 rate which may be subject to change). Whilst service providers will receive this specific hourly rate, there will be no definite number of hours per week.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000795647
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527817
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
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

CPV Codes

80110000 - Pre-school education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,146,772 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hayleigh.valentine@westlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1506281814

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Post Town
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUN LITTLE EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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