---
title: "Early Learning & Childcare Provision Framework (New Applicants October 2022)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03774b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-05-08"
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# Early Learning & Childcare Provision Framework (New Applicants October 2022)

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03774b

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## Summary

The East Ayrshire Council has initiated a tender process for the Early Learning & Childcare Provision Framework. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline of 1st December 2022. The framework falls under the CPV classification of pre-school education services and is located in East Ayrshire, United Kingdom. The buying organisation is seeking new applicants to provide early learning and childcare services under a flexible 5-year agreement.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the pre-school education services sector to become funded providers for early learning and childcare. With the procurement method being an open procedure, businesses that specialise in child daycare services and can deliver to the East Ayrshire location are well-suited to compete. The framework aims to ensure the continuity of service for parents/carers and offers potential for long-term contracts with extensions beyond the initial 5 years.

## Notice

Framework Agreement for Early Learning and Childcare Provision - New Applicants October 2022 OCTOBER 2022 REOPENING OF FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK - NOTE THAT FUNDED PROVIDERS ALREADY INCLUDED IN THE FRAMEWORK DO NOT REQUIRE TO RE-APPLY, THIS NOTICE IS APPLICABLE FOR NEW APPLICANTS ONLY

### Lot Information

Lot 1

As per the previously advertised Notice, the Flexible Framework commenced in April 2021 and in accordance with the terms therein, it is now being re-opened for new applicants to be included under the same terms as the original application exercise. Note that the initial 5 year term of the Framework commenced on 1 April 2021, therefore the end of the initial term of the contract will end on 31 March 2026 for all Providers included in the Framework. ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT: East Ayrshire Council require to set up a flexible Framework Agreement with Early Learning and Childcare Providers to support its statutory duty to make available funded early learning and childcare for all eligible children on an as required basis. The Framework Agreement will be for a period of 5 years with the option to extend for a further 2-years and will be re-opened for new applications to become a funded provider annually.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014601-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2024 |
| 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 | Unsuccessful |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KILMARNOCK |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA3 7BU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | East Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford |
| Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## 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

- 8 May 2024 at 07:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014601-2024
- 20 Oct 2022 at 10:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029558-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000708797
- https://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/policy/ProcurementReform/implementEUDirProcRef
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00223
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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