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Qualification Courses for Early Years & Childcare (EY&C) Staff

Midlothian Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jun 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

03 Mar 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Midlothian Council, located in Dalkeith, has successfully concluded a public procurement process for the provision of qualification courses for Early Years & Childcare (EY&C) Staff under the tender ID MID/26/02. This open procedure aimed to appoint a sole supplier to provide essential training services in the education sector within Midlothian. The process commenced with a tender notice on 3rd March 2026, and the contract was signed with Edinburgh College on 11th June 2026. The initiative aimed at enhancing workforce qualifications to comply with the Scottish Social Services Council and Care Inspectorate standards, encompassing courses ranging from SVQ levels to HNC and PDA in Childhood Practice. The contract, valued at £204,400, follows an open procurement method and is compliant with the General Procurement Agreement (GPA) terms. Significant dates included the tender period's end on 13th April 2026 and an active contract status as of 12th June 2026.

The award of this contract to Edinburgh College presents substantial business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in educational training and development, particularly those with accreditation from the Scottish Qualification Authority or Education Scotland. The scope for providing qualification courses designed to elevate the skills of early childhood educators ensures a steady demand for services. Companies aiming to compete in similar future tenders should focus on maintaining strong financial stability, as verified by the Authority's use of an Experian check, and demonstrate their commitment to delivering community benefits. Businesses with a thorough understanding of early education and qualifications are well-suited to succeed in this competitive landscape, while taking advantage of potential renewal opportunities, extending the contract duration by up to 24 months.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Qualification Courses for Early Years & Childcare (EY&C) Staff

Notice Description

Midlothian Council seeks to appoint a sole supplier for the provision of early learning & childcare training.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender is for a sole supplier for the Provision of Early Learning & Childcare and Childcare Training. The number of courses will be based on the estimate of Midlothian Council's requirements and are indicative only. The actual frequency of the courses will depend on the student numbers. Midlothian Council are offering training that will enable staff working in Early Learning & Childcare and Childcare settings to gain the relevant qualifications as required for registration with the regulatory body the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and meet the requirements of the Care Inspectorate. The proposed courses required: - SVQ 2 Social Services Children & Young People - SVQ 3 Playwork - SVQ 4 Playwork - HNC Childhood Practice - PDA Level 8 Childhood Practice - PDA Level 9 Childhood Practice

Renewal: 12 months + 12 months = a maximum of 24 months extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825345
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557874
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£204,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Any future tender opportunities are likely to be published approximately 6 months before the end of the contract.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Midlothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DALKEITH
Postcode
EH22 1DN
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian
Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Edinburgh College

Further Information

Notice Documents

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