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title: "EDC/2019/2926 Early Years Nursery Framework (Reopening of framework August 2023)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f5ee"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-11"
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# EDC/2019/2926 Early Years Nursery Framework (Reopening of framework August 2023)

Buyer: EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f5ee

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## Summary

East Dunbartonshire Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Early Years Nursery Framework (Reopening of framework August 2023)," focusing on pre-school education services within the UKM81 region. The contract, which falls under the services category, is designed to provide flexible Early Years Learning and Childcare, specifically targeting 1140 hours of early learning childcare. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, supported by a framework agreement, and the awarded contract is valued at GBP 5.77, with the signing date recorded as 10 January 2024. Although one of the lots in the procurement process was cancelled, Westerton Nursery Ltd secured the active lot and is the supplier by award status. No subcontracting is allowed, but community benefits are included in the contract, underscoring regional development focuses.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those with a speciality in early childhood education and care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as Westerton Nursery Ltd have successfully engaged through this framework, highlighting opportunities for other similar-sized companies to compete in future tendering processes. The contract structure and the openness of the framework every three months allow vendors to potentially tap into recurring revenue streams while contributing to meaningful community benefits. Firms capable of meeting Scottish Standards and those adept at electronic invoicing and delivery may find this framework particularly advantageous as a strategic business development opportunity.

## Notice

Early Years Learning and Childcare

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Early Learning Childcare 1140 hours

Options: Flexible framework, open every three months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055330-2026 |
| 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 | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | 2023 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | £5,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIRKINTILLOCH |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G66 1TJ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire |
| Local authority | East Dunbartonshire |
| Electoral ward | Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Dunbartonshire |
| Delivery location | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WESTERTON NURSERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 14:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055330-2026
- 13 Sep 2023 at 09:29 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027044-2023
- 22 Aug 2023 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024636-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000742213
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:594931-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=742213
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00225
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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