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

East Dunbartonshire Council

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27 Aug 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Dunbartonshire Council is seeking providers of early learning education and childcare nursery services in East Dunbartonshire. The requirement is a reopening of the council’s existing flexible framework for early years nursery provision, allowing new providers to apply under the same requirements as the original procurement. The framework is intended to supplement the existing provider base and support delivery of learning and childcare services. It is a services opportunity under CPV 80110000, covering nursery operators able to provide early learning and childcare locally. The council is the buying organisation and central purchasing body. Providers already appointed to the framework do not need to resubmit in order to remain appointed.

The council invited offers through an open procedure for admission to a flexible framework. Applications were to be submitted electronically in English, with variants not allowed. The submission deadline and bid opening were both set for 25 September 2026 at 12:00. The framework contract period is 1,440 days, and bids must remain valid for the same period. The tender is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement and uses electronic payment and ordering; electronic invoicing is allowed. Evaluation is based on suitability and economic requirements. Applicants must complete a Financial Vetting Questionnaire, using their estimated annual intake from the contract when stating contract value. The framework can reopen to new applicants during its duration.

This opportunity suits established nursery operators and other suitably qualified, experienced providers of early learning and childcare services in East Dunbartonshire. Applicants should be able to demonstrate organisational suitability and provide the names and professional qualifications of staff who will deliver the service. Financial capacity is important: bidders must complete the required Financial Vetting Questionnaire and assess their expected annual intake from the contract. The arrangement is a flexible framework, so it is relevant to providers seeking admission alongside the existing nursery supply base rather than only to a single one-off project. It may suit organisations with the operational capacity to maintain compliant nursery provision and support the council’s early years childcare requirements throughout the framework period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)(Reopening August 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-r6ebe6-0000841300
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG563199
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract 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
27 Aug 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 20264 weeks 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

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

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