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Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement - Reopening May 2025

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Borders Council, located in Newtown St Boswells, has recently completed the procurement process for a framework agreement reopening for Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places, under reference SBC/CPS/1815. This procurement is focused on childminder services, falling under the industry category of general public services (CPV code 85312110). Conducted using an open procedure, the procurement targeted regional provision in the UKM91 region. Key dates included the opening of bids on April 30, 2025, concluding with the contract being signed on August 1, 2025, and currently in active status with a total contract value of £3,000,000 GBP. The awarded contract is part of a flexible Light Touch Regime due to exceeding regulatory thresholds.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for qualified providers in the voluntary, independent, and private settings to join the Scottish Borders Council’s framework. Businesses specialising in early childhood education and care, especially those capable of meeting national standards and regulatory requirements, are ideally positioned to benefit. Providers who successfully comply with set standards and accept the council’s terms will be incorporated into the framework to deliver important educational services. Participation in such frameworks not only elevates business profiles but potentially secures consistent and substantial service delivery opportunities, contributing to long-term business growth and stability in the childcare sector.

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Notice Title

Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement - Reopening May 2025

Notice Description

Scottish Borders Council is seeking bid submissions from suitably qualified and experienced providers to supplement it's existing framework for Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places (ref SBC/CPS/1815).

Lot Information

Nursery Services (including Private and Third Sector Settings)

Scottish Borders Council is reopening its Funded Early Learning and Childcare Framework to new providers from the voluntary,independent and private settings to provide Early Learning and Childcare for 2,3 and 4 year old children. Lot 1 - Nursery Services All providers who apply and meet the national standards, legislation and the Council's procedural requirements and accept the rates and contract terms set out by the Council shall be accepted onto the framework agreement to deliver funded provision. As this service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the contract value exceeds the threshold, the Council will be using the afforded flexibility of the Light Touch Regime to re-open the framework.. Option to extend for a further 1 x 12 months.

Childminder Services

Scottish Borders Council is reopening its Funded Early Learning and Childcare Framework to new providers from the voluntary, independent and private settings to provide Early Learning and Childcare for 2,3 and 4 year old children. Lot 2 - Childminder Services All providers who apply and meet the national standards, legislation and the Council's procedural requirements and accept the rates and contract terms set out by the Council shall be accepted onto the framework agreement to deliver funded provision. As this service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the contract value exceeds the threshold, the Council will be using the afforded flexibility of the Light Touch Regime to re-open the framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797185
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538210
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
Not specified

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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@scotborders.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1835824000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LITTLE WONDERS CHILDMINDING SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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