D3 Tenders | 2025 - Flexible Early Learning and Childcare Service - Funded Providers (Aberdeen City Council & Aberdeenshire Council)

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2025 - Flexible Early Learning and Childcare Service - Funded Providers (Aberdeen City Council & Aberdeenshire Council)

Notice Description

Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council are 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.

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Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council are 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 intend to establish a Flexible Framework to secure external providers who can supplement the Council's internal early learning and childcare provision. The proposed Framework will be for 2 years, with an option to extend for two additional years. There will also be options for Tenderers to apply to the Framework every 3 months. *Please note, you will not come into partnership with either Council's until the term after your acceptance. 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 are seeking to 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. All providers who apply and meet the national standards, legislation, the Council's procedural requirements and accept the rates and contract terms set out by the Council shall be accepted to deliver funded provision through the Flexible Framework. ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL APPLICANTS The application process opens on 6th June 2025 and the initial review of applications will take 6 weeks with applications being reviewed thereafter on an ongoing basis. All applications are to be sent to the eyfunding@aberdeencity.gov.uk email address. Ideally, applications should be completed electronically, rather than scanned and sent. This will ensure that the process is kept as efficient as possible. The application form and further relevant information can be accessed via the following link: https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/education-and-childcare/become-funded-provider If you require further assistance, please contact Shelley McDonald (smcdonald@aberdeencity.gov.uk) or Louise Beaton (lbeaton@aberdeencity.gov.uk) ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL APPLICANTS The application process opens on 6th June 2025 and the initial review of applications will take 6 weeks with applications being reviewed thereafter on an ongoing basis. All applications should be submitted via Microsoft Forms. Once complete, applications are automatically sent to the 1140fundedprovidercontract@aberdeenshire.gov.uk email address where they will be reviewed. Ideally, applications should be completed electronically, rather than scanned and sent. This will ensure that the process is kept as efficient as possible. The application form and further relevant information can be accessed via the following link: https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/schools/childcare-and-early-learning/become-funded-provider/ If you require further assistance, please contact Natalie Stewart (natalie.stewart@aberdeenshire.gov.uk) or Julia Matthew (julia.matthew@aberdeenshire.gov.uk)

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000799774
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531993
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 85 - Health and social work services
CPV Codes: 85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 2 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planned
Lots Status: Planned
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL & ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

Additional Buyers

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Buyer Location

Locality: ABERDEEN
Postcode: AB101AB&AB16 5GB
Post Town: Aberdeen
Country: Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1): TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3): TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location: TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority: Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward: George St/Harbour
Westminster Constituency: Aberdeen South

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531993
2025 - Flexible Early Learning and Childcare Service - Funded Providers (Aberdeen City Council & Aberdeenshire Council) - Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council are 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.

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