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14 Apr 2026 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow City Council is inviting tenders for the "Funded Early Learning and Childcare Provision" contract, requiring multiple providers registered by the Care Inspectorate to offer daycare services for children within the Glasgow boundary. This tender is currently in the procurement stage, with the process being conducted via an open procedure. The submission deadline is set for 14th May 2026, with the opening of bids occurring on the same day. The contract falls under the industry category of general public services and encompasses a substantial value of £350 million. The contract duration spans five years with an option to extend it for an additional three years, highlighting a longer-term engagement with selected providers.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for daycare service providers that are registered with the Care Inspectorate and possess a strong evaluation record. Businesses specialising in early learning and childcare are well-positioned to compete, especially those showcasing efficient management, sustainability, and fair work practices. The procurement process underlines a framework agreement allowing up to 125 participants, fostering substantial opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises to secure parts of the contract within the Glasgow area. Providers should ensure compliance with financial robustness standards and insurance requirements to succeed in this lucrative and socially impactful framework.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Funded Early Learning and Childcare Provision

Notice Description

The council requires the appointment of multiple providers, registered by the Care Inspectorate to provide daycare services to children, to deliver Early Learning and Childcare within the Glasgow boundary

Lot Information

Lot 1

The appointment of multiple providers, registered by the Care Inspectorate to provide daycare services to children, to deliver Early Learning and Childcare within the Glasgow boundary.

Renewal: The option to extend for up to 3 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828015
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553776
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
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


CPV Codes

80110000 - Pre-school education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£350,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The framework duration is for 5 years with an option to extend for a further 3 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Glasgow City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

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