Award of Contract for Early Learning and Childcare Places November 2025 - Gryffe Manor Nursery Ltd

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council, located in Paisley, Scotland, has concluded a procurement process for the provision of Early Learning and Childcare places. This initiative, awarded to Gryffe Manor Nursery Ltd, falls under the 'General public services' industry category. The contract, valued at £1,040,971, was signed on 1 April 2026 and stems from the need for continuing and adequate childcare provision in the Renfrewshire area. As part of a larger Flexible Framework, the procurement was conducted through a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication, ensuring service continuity for current attendees and opening additional commissioned places for new enrollees. This procurement reached its Award stage on 11 June 2026.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for providers in the early education sector, particularly small to medium enterprises adept at delivering robust childcare services. Businesses focusing on early learning environments may find this contract advantageous, as it highlights Renfrewshire Council's commitment to enhancing public service in childcare. Given that the procurement method allowed for direct negotiation, businesses able to uniquely meet the technical or geographical needs of contracts similar to this one could leverage the opportunity to expand their service provision within the region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of Contract for Early Learning and Childcare Places November 2025 - Gryffe Manor Nursery Ltd

Notice Description

The contract is for the provision of Early Learning and Childcare places for eligible children. The Council's main route for the purchase of services is via the Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Services (RC-CPU-25-008) which commenced on 7 April 2026. This contract is required to ensure continuity of provision for children currently attending the setting and to ensure adequate provision in the locality within Renfrewshire Council area for new Commissioned Places.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement exercise for this Contract was conducted as a Negotiated Procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, as amended, for Social and Other Specific Services.

Procurement Information

The procurement exercise for the Contract was conducted as a Negotiated Procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, as amended, for Social and Other Specific Services. The short term negotiated contract is required to ensure continuity of provision for children currently attending the Setting and to ensure adequate provision in this locality within Renfrewshire Council area for new Commissioned Places.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833562
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557810
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£1,040,971 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRYFFE MANOR NURSERY

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557810
    Award of Contract for Early Learning and Childcare Places November 2025 - Gryffe Manor Nursery Ltd - The contract is for the provision of Early Learning and Childcare places for eligible children. The Council's main route for the purchase of services is via the Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Services (RC-CPU-25-008) which commenced on 7 April 2026. This contract is required to ensure continuity of provision for children currently attending the setting and to ensure adequate provision in the locality within Renfrewshire Council area for new Commissioned Places.

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