Award of Contract for Early Learning and Childcare Places November 2025 - Ram 211 Limited

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council, a regional authority providing general public services, has awarded a contract to Ram 211 Limited for the provision of Early Learning and Childcare places in the Renfrewshire area. This procurement falls under the services category and follows a negotiation procedure without prior call for competition, as permitted by the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. The contract, valued at £631,835, was signed on 1 April 2026. The process started under a tender initiated by the Council on 11 June 2026 and is now in the award phase, ensuring continuity of childcare services for eligible children within the region.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for SMEs involved in educational services, particularly those offering childcare and early learning facilities, to engage with local authorities in delivering essential public services. The successful tenderer, Ram 211 Limited, an SME based in Paisley, exemplifies the potential for smaller businesses to secure government contracts through specialised services in sectors with limited competition. Businesses capable of providing high-quality childcare services stand to benefit from similar opportunities as they emerge within public sector frameworks.

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Notice Title

Award of Contract for Early Learning and Childcare Places November 2025 - Ram 211 Limited

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 Regulation 6 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 and the Renfrewshire Council Standing Orders relating to Contracts for health and social care services contracts.

Procurement Information

The procurement exercise for this Contract was conducted as a Negotiated Procedure in accordance with Regulation 6 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 and the Renfrewshire Council Standing Orders relating to Contracts for health and social care services contracts. 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-r6ebe6-0000833585
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557801
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
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
£631,835 £500K-£1M

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

RAM 211

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557801
    Award of Contract for Early Learning and Childcare Places November 2025 - Ram 211 Limited - 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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