---
title: "Early Education and Childcare Flexible Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029d55"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-03-19"
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# Early Education and Childcare Flexible Framework

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029d55

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## Summary

Cumbria County Council is currently engaged in the procurement process for the "Early Education and Childcare Flexible Framework," aimed at securing child daycare services under the legal framework set by the EU Directive 2014/24/EU. This tender is at the planning stage, with a published date of 19th March 2021. The framework is designed to provide free childcare places for eligible children aged two, three, and four years, with a focus on enhancing access to these services across Cumbria, located in the United Kingdom. Interested parties can access the framework throughout its duration, although no obligations are placed on the authority to award contracts.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses focused on child daycare services, especially those catering to diverse communities, including ethnic minorities and disabled persons. Companies that demonstrate compliance with statutory obligations and actively participate in supplier audits related to diversity would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The flexible nature of the framework may also allow new and existing service providers to scale their operations, thereby expanding their market reach and reinforcing their role in supporting free childcare initiatives in the region.

## Notice

Local authorities have a legislative duty to secure free childcare places for eligible two, three and four year olds. Every child is eligible for up to 570 hours (1140 for families eligible for 30 hours free childcare per academic year over no fewer than 38 weeks and up to 52 weeks of the year. Local Authorities have a duty to ensure that each child is able to access their free entitlement no later than the beginning of the term following the meeting of the eligibility criteria.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005604-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312110 - Child daycare services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2021 at 10:59 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005604-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/
- https://cumbria.gov.uk/scprocurement/tenderingandcontracts/tenderingandcontracts.asp
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:083062-2018:TEXT:EN:HTML

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