Planning

181003 Reopening Early Learning and Childcare August 2025-July 2027

MORAY COUNCIL

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Planning

02 Jun 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Moray Council, located in Elgin, Scotland, is planning a new tender titled "181003 Reopening Early Learning and Childcare August 2025-July 2027," which falls under the general public services category. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with key documents published on 2nd June 2025. The tender focuses on services related to early learning and childcare provision within the Moray region, offering a flexible framework for the period between 2025 to 2027. Interested providers must submit required documentation by 27th June 2025 at 5 pm and can utilise the question and answer facility on the portal for any clarifications.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services and childcare support, especially those able to offer flexible arrangements within the Moray locality. It opens the door for organisations dedicated to early learning and community engagement to expand their service offerings and establish partnerships with a local authority. The procurement is well-suited for established childcare providers seeking to enhance their portfolio and deliver quality services backed by local government support. It is an excellent opportunity for new entrants in the early childcare industry aiming to build credibility and gain experience through collaboration with Moray Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

181003 Reopening Early Learning and Childcare August 2025-July 2027

Notice Description

Early Learning and Childcare Provision

Lot Information

Lot 1

Early Learning and Childcare Provision 2025-2027. This flexible framework has now reopened. Please note if you are an existing provider you ARE NOT required to respond.. Interested providers are invited to return documentation listed within the cover letter. A copy of the required documents, completed contract header page and signed pages can be emailed to ELCadmin@moray.gov.uk. This information should be returned by 27 June 2025 5pm. If you have any questions about the application process, please direct them via the question and answer facility of this portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000800339
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531513
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - 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

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
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MORAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@moray.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1343563137

Buyer Location

Locality
ELGIN
Postcode
IV30 1BX
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey
Local Authority
Moray
Electoral Ward
Elgin City North
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Further Information

Notice Documents

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