Planning

181003 Reopening Early Learning and Childcare August 2026-July 2027

MORAY COUNCIL

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Planning

05 May 2026 at 00:00

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

The procurement process is initiated by Moray Council, a regional or local authority located in Elgin, UKM62. The tender, titled "181003 Reopening Early Learning and Childcare August 2026-July 2027," falls under the services category within general public services. Currently in the planning stage, this flexible framework has reopened to accommodate new providers in the region of Moray. Key details indicate that interested providers must submit necessary documentation by 12 June 2026 at 5pm. The procurement method involves the submission of a planned procurement notice, intending to explore potential service providers to meet early learning and childcare needs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for service providers in the early learning and educational services sector. Businesses specialising in childcare and early learning services stand to benefit by participating in this flexible framework, thereby expanding their operations into the public sector. New providers have the chance to establish themselves within the community, leveraging this opportunity to secure governmental contracts. The well-suited business would be one capable of delivering quality childcare services while adhering to specified frameworks and regulations. This tender not only provides financial growth but also helps in building lasting business relationships with local authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

181003 Reopening Early Learning and Childcare August 2026-July 2027

Notice Description

Early Learning and Childcare Provision 2026-2027. This flexible framework has now reopened. Please note if you are an existing provider you ARE NOT required to respond.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Early Learning and Childcare Provision 2026-2027. This flexible framework has now reopened. Please note if you are an existing provider you ARE NOT required to respond.. New 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. Information should be returned by 12 June 2026 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-r6ebe6-0000831107
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555189
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
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 20262 months to go
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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