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03 Aug 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Clackmannanshire Council has initiated a procurement process for the "Provision of partner status to providers of Early Learning and Childcare - Dynamic Purchasing System" in Alloa, UKM72. This open service procurement targets providers offering early learning and childcare services for children eligible for statutory pre-school services. The procurement method employed is an open procedure with electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland website. Tender submissions must be completed by 30th November 2026 at 12:00 PM. This process is active, with the award period starting simultaneously on the deadline day, emphasising prompt initiation. The contract's estimated value is £26,787,236, spanning a possible 10-year period subject to different call-offs under the dynamic purchasing system.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in early childhood education services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive, well-rounded childcare offerings in line with statutory requirements. Small and medium enterprises, as well as micro-businesses and self-employed professionals, can benefit from the flexible entry and re-entry points allowed by the dynamic purchasing system. The process, focused initially on compliance with SPD requirements, allows for a diverse range of providers to participate without immediate competition based on pricing, thus fostering innovation and diversity in service provision.

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Notice Title

Provision of partner status to providers of Early Learning and Childcare - Dynamic Purchasing System

Notice Description

partner provider status to providers of Early Learning and Childcare services for children entitled to statutory pre-school services.

Lot Information

Childminding

Childminding

Early Learning & Child Care Provision

Early Learning & Child Care Provision

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837951
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561485
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, 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
£26,787,236 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 20264 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ALLOA
Postcode
FK10 1EB
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Clackmannanshire
Electoral Ward
Clackmannanshire South
Westminster Constituency
Alloa and Grangemouth

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