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title: "Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Services in North Lanarkshire 2020/2023 - Entry Point 3"
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# Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Services in North Lanarkshire 2020/2023 - Entry Point 3

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e1dd

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## Summary

The procurement process involves North Lanarkshire Council, which has initiated a tender for the "Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Services in North Lanarkshire 2020/2023 - Entry Point 3." This framework pertains to services in the pre-school education category, specifically aimed at fulfilling the requirement to provide funded placements of 1140 hours for eligible children aged 2 to 4 years. Located in Motherwell, the council operates under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with key details outlined in the tender documentation. Interested parties should be aware that the procurement method employed is an open procedure, and all tenders must be submitted electronically by the specified deadline.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in early learning and childcare services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the tender's requirements, including providing meals and ensuring high nutritional standards. Businesses that already have experience in child daycare services or possess relevant registrations, such as the Care Inspectorate, will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, offerings that incorporate Fair Work practices may enhance the attractiveness of bids, reflecting the council's commitment to high-quality service delivery and community engagement. This opportunity allows potential providers to expand their service reach within North Lanarkshire's geographic boundary, contributing to the local economy while fostering child development.

## Notice

North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") is required by Scottish Government, under the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014, to provide a funded placement of 1140 hours to all 3 and 4 years old and eligible 2 year olds. . The Council have already established a Flexible Framework (see https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399541) to secure external providers who can supplement the Council's internal early learning and childcare provision. The original Framework was setup for 3 years, with included options for Tenderers to apply to the Framework in either years 2 or 3. This notice is for Entry Point 3 (final entry point), which is is applicable for any potential provider and/or setting that is not already on the Framework. . This contract award procedure is being carried out in accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Regulation 74.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The following information is intended to give potential Tenderers an overview of the high level requirements. . Requirements: Provision of funded placement of 1140 hours per child. Providers must ensure one meal and one snack, per day, is available. . Providers that intend to prepare meals on site will be required to work with nutritionists from the Council. Meals should be of high nutritional value and all funded providers are required to be registered as a food business operator and provide a copy of their Food Safety and Hygiene Policy. . It should be noted that funded sessions should not exceed 30 hours per week and 10 hours per day. . Potential Tenderers seeking appointment to this Flexible Framework for more than one Setting will be required to submit an individual tender for each Setting, i.e. a Tenderer with 2 nurseries within the North Lanarkshire geographic area seeking appointment to the Flexible Framework for both nurseries must submit a tender for each individual nursery. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification is contained within the main invitation to tender ("ITT") document which is accessible (and downloadable) from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T tendering system. . Service delivery must be carried out in accordance with the information provided within this Contract Notice, the ITT Document and the Council's Framework Agreement. Additional information: PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005801-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 1AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | GILLIAN MCINDEWAR CHILDMINDING; HAPPY SUNSHINE CHILDMINDING; LESLEY MCCOLL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 85312110 - Child daycare services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2022 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005801-2022
- 17 Sep 2021 at 09:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023146-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:508651-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/part/2/chapter/3/crossheading/social-and-other-specific-services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00010
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399541
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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