Award

Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus

ANGUS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Angus Council has initiated a public procurement process titled "Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus," targeting the general public services industry within the local authority area of Angus (UKM71). This tender, which follows an open procedure, initially began with a contract notice published on 17 December 2024. The contract involves the provision of education and care for eligible children, facilitating their learning and development. The procurement process has moved through the tender stage and culminated in an award on 11 July 2025, with the contract valued at £2,401,524. Key deadlines during this process included a tender submission deadline of 11 July 2025, and a contract signing date on 18 August 2025, initiating a service period that may extend over multiple school years, with potential renewals.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs within the childcare and education sectors, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality early learning and childcare services. The framework agreement might allow up to 60 participants, offering a flexible structure for business growth. Businesses adept at meeting standards outlined in the tender, such as providing nutritious meals and supportive learning environments for children, would be well-suited for this opportunity. The tender presents an avenue for organisations to expand their services in the education sector across Angus, fostering local involvement and growth within the community. The open procedure ensures that competitive and capable suppliers have a fair chance to contribute to public services, with electronic submission methods simplifying participation.

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Notice Title

Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus

Notice Description

Funded ELC will consist of education and care which is suitable for eligible children, and will take regard to the importance of interactions, spaces and experiences that support their learning and development. Children accessing funded ELC will be offered a free meal.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Invitation to Tender (ITT) document attached to this contract notice describes the procurement.. The contract 'year' aligns with school years in Angus and may in some cases exceed 365 days.

Renewal: (+1) 16 Aug 2027 - 13 Aug 2028 (+1) 14 Aug 2028 - 12 Aug 2029 (+1) 13 Aug 2029 - 09 Aug 2030

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801034
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539714
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312110 - Child daycare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,401,524 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2025 - 15 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
The Invitation to Tender (ITT) document sets out the estimated dates for future publication of notices.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANGUS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lynn Duncan
Contact Email
duncanlc@angus.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3452777778

Buyer Location

Locality
FORFAR
Postcode
DD8 1AN
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Angus
Electoral Ward
Forfar and District
Westminster Constituency
Angus and Perthshire Glens

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

851705

MAGGIE REID

PLAYSPACES MONTROSE

SWEET HOME

TEDDYBEAR CHILDCARE

THE WEE CHILDCARE

THE WENDYHOUSE CHILDRENS NURSERY

TIDDLYWINKS NURSERY SCHOOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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