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title: "Flexible Framework for Early Learning & Childcare Services in North Lanarkshire 2023-2027 - ENTRY POINT 4"
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# Flexible Framework for Early Learning & Childcare Services in North Lanarkshire 2023-2027 - ENTRY POINT 4

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0372ee

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## Summary

The contract titled "Flexible Framework for Early Learning & Childcare Services in North Lanarkshire 2023-2027 - ENTRY POINT 4" has been awarded as part of a comprehensive framework established by North Lanarkshire Council. The contract falls under the services category, specifically targeting pre-school education services and child daycare services within the geographical boundary of North Lanarkshire, Scotland (region UKM84). The award stage of the procurement process concluded on 18th February 2026, with suppliers expected to deliver services according to the Council's requirements, securing the framework agreement which ends in July 2027. This open procedure provides annual entry points for new providers, which reflects a commitment to maintaining capacity and choice in early learning to supplement the council’s existing internal provision. Key suppliers include Carol’s Childminding and Mama Murphy's, among others, who are tasked with delivering services valued at £60,000,000 GBP.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for local and regional businesses to grow and engage with public sector contracts in the childcare industry. The framework is designed to attract small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet specific criteria, including necessary registration and protection of vulnerable groups requirements, making it ideal for businesses specialising in childcare and pre-school education. The potential for new entrants through annual entry points ensures ongoing opportunities for growth and collaboration, allowing businesses to become integral parts of a thriving community-focused framework. Enhanced probity checks, due to recognition of high-risk areas, emphasise the importance of compliance and trustworthiness for participating businesses in this framework.

## Notice

The Council already have a Framework in place to secure external providers who can supplement the Council's internal early learning and childcare provision. This notice is for Entry Point 4, which is applicable for any potential Provider and/or setting that is not already on the Framework. . The original Framework was set up for 4 years, with included annual entry points to allow new Providers to apply to join the Framework, this would enable the Council to maintain capacity and choice. .

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Invitation to Tender ("ITT") pack is accessible (and downloadable) from the Supplier Attachment area within the PCS-T system outlines the requirements and objectives of this framework. . 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/018773-2026 |
| 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 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000,000 |

## 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 | 27 |
| Supplier names | ADVENTURE GLEN CHILDCARE; ALI BABA’S CHILDMINDING; BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS; CAROLINE WHELAN'S CHILDMINDING; CAROL’S CHILDMINDING; CATHERINE KILPATRICK PROFESSIONAL CHILDMINDER; CCJ CHILDMINDING SERVICES; EVELYN MACPHERSONS CHILDMINDING; HEATHER MCCOLL CHILDMINDING; HELEN'S CHILDMINDING SERVICES; KIDSTORE CHILDCARE; KIRSTY'S CHILDMINDING SERVICE; LINDA WALSH CHILDCARE; LINZI'S LITTLE LEARNERS; LISA CHILDMINDING SERVICE; LITTLE CHICK'S CHILDMINDING; LOUISE’S BUZZING BEES CHILDMINDING SERVICE; MAMA MURPHY'S; MARION CHERRIE CHILDMINDING; MICHELLE'S LITTLE BLOSSOMS; NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; NURTURED BY NATURE CHILDMINDING; PATRICIA WALSH CHILDCARE; PAULA'S PERFECT CHILDMINDING; SGR CHILDMINDING; TINY TURTLES; TRACY CHILDMINDING |

## 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 2026 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018773-2026
- 1 Oct 2025 at 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061478-2025
- 26 Aug 2025 at 09:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051169-2025
- 13 Nov 2024 at 11:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036702-2024
- 21 Dec 2023 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037681-2023
- 9 Oct 2023 at 15:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029742-2023
- 9 Mar 2023 at 16:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006960-2023
- 4 Oct 2022 at 14:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027882-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000707573
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000746783
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782971
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808165
- https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/business/procurement/transport-education-awards
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00010
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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