---
title: "Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement - Reopening May 2023"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c759"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
published: "2024-02-13"
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# Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement - Reopening May 2023

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c759

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## Summary

The Scottish Borders Council has awarded the Childminder Services contract to Countryside Kids Childminding, part of the Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement. The procurement process was completed on September 1, 2023. The Council reopened the framework to new providers, including voluntary, independent, and private settings, to offer Early Learning and Childcare services for 2, 3, and 4-year-old children. The awarded contract has a value of £3,000,000 GBP.

This tender from the Scottish Borders Council presents an opportunity for qualified providers in the childcare services industry to participate in delivering funded Early Learning and Childcare Places. Businesses in the childcare sector, especially those offering childminder services, should consider applying to be accepted onto the framework agreement. The procurement method for this opportunity is an open procedure, allowing interested providers to submit bids for consideration within the specified deadline of June 9, 2023.

## Notice

Award onto the framework Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places (ref SBC/CPS/1815)of qualified and experienced providers.

### Lot Information

Childminder Services

This is a Contract Award Notice for Scottish Borders Council reopening the Funded Early Learning and Childcare Framework to new providers from the voluntary,independent and private settings to provide Early Learning and Childcare for 2,3 and 4 year old children. Lot 2 - Childminder Services All providers who apply and meet the national standards, legislation and the Council's procedural requirements and accept the rates and contract terms set out by the Council shall be accepted onto the framework agreement to deliver funded provision.

Nursery Services (including Private and Third Sector Settings)

Scottish Borders Council is reopening its Funded Early Learning and Childcare Framework to new providers from the voluntary,independent and private settings to provide Early Learning and Childcare for 2,3 and 4 year old children. Lot 1 - Nursery Services All providers who apply and meet the national standards, legislation and the Council's procedural requirements and accept the rates and contract terms set out by the Council shall be accepted onto the framework agreement to deliver funded provision. As this service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the contract value exceeds the threshold, the Council will be using the afforded flexibility of the Light Touch Regime to re-open the framework. Additional information: Option to extend for a further 3 x 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004774-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 0SA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COUNTRYSIDE KIDS 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

- 13 Feb 2024 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004774-2024
- 9 May 2023 at 16:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013201-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000730594
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00394

## Provenance

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