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Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)(Reopening April 2026)

East Dunbartonshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jul 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

01 Apr 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Dunbartonshire Council sought nursery-based early learning education and childcare services to supplement its existing flexible framework. The requirement covers the delivery of early years learning and childcare for children in East Dunbartonshire. It is a public-sector education service procured by the council, which also acts as the central purchasing body. The framework is intended for suitably qualified and experienced nursery providers, including new entrants applying under the same requirements as the original exercise. Providers already appointed to the framework were not required to resubmit. The relevant service classification is CPV 80110000, covering pre-primary education services. This opportunity is therefore relevant to nursery operators and childcare organisations able to deliver regulated early learning services within East Dunbartonshire.

The procurement reached an unsuccessful outcome: the tender and its single lot were recorded as unsuccessful, and no supplier was selected. It used an open procedure for a flexible framework agreement, with electronic submissions in English. The submission deadline and bid opening were both 1 May 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The framework contract period was 1,440 days, with no renewal or additional-purchase option. Evaluation was based entirely on quality, weighted at 100%; price carried a zero weighting. Participation required suitability and economic checks, including completion of a financial vetting questionnaire based on the bidder’s estimated annual intake. Bidders also had to provide the names and qualifications of staff assigned to the service. Electronic payment and ordering were included, and electronic invoicing was allowed.

This process demonstrates a defined local authority requirement for nursery and early years childcare capacity in East Dunbartonshire, delivered through a flexible framework that accommodates new providers. It is most relevant to established nurseries and childcare organisations with suitably qualified staff, demonstrable experience in early learning and childcare, and the operational capacity to support council-funded placements. A credible future participant would need strong evidence of service quality and suitability, because quality was the sole evaluation basis. Providers should also be able to identify proposed staff and evidence their professional qualifications, complete financial vetting, and manage the administrative requirements of electronic ordering, payment and invoicing. Organisations with local delivery capability and the capacity to join a multi-year framework would be well placed for this type of requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)(Reopening April 2026)

Notice Description

The provision of learning and childcare services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Services for early learning education and childcare.. This is a flexible framework, therefore new applicants can apply at any point throughout the duration of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828261
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560415
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Unsuccessful
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Dunbartonshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKINTILLOCH
Postcode
G66 1TJ
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond
Local Authority
East Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South
Westminster Constituency
Mid Dunbartonshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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