---
title: "Early Learning and Childcare Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f933"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2023-09-01"
---

# Early Learning and Childcare Framework

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f933

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## Summary

The West Lothian Council is planning a tender for the Early Learning and Childcare Framework, scheduled to begin in August 2024. This procurement falls under the services category and specifically involves pre-school education services. The main procurement method is a tender, with a supplier information event set to take place on October 20th, 2023. The event aims to inform potential service providers about the upcoming framework, creating opportunities for businesses in the education sector in the UK region of UKM78.

The West Lothian Council, acting as the buyer, is seeking service providers to participate in the upcoming Early Learning and Childcare Services Framework. As the procurement is at the planning stage, interested businesses can prepare to engage in the tender process once it formally commences. This opportunity is ideal for businesses offering pre-school education services or related educational support. The event offers a chance for businesses to understand the requirements and expectations, potentially leading to growth opportunities within the early learning and childcare sector.

## Notice

A supplier information event is being arranged to provide information to service providers in relation to the forthcoming Early Learning and Childcare Services Framework which will commence in August 2024

### Lot Information

Lot 1

With the expiry of the council's contractual arrangements in August 2024, service providers are invited to a Supplier Information session and a Microsoft Teams link is provided : https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NzA4NDFmMGMtY2RkMS00YmViLWIyOTItNTU3MGM1YTNhN2Qz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%221de78b07-ad4e-4049-a2db-953ee8b36107%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2246c1b762-9466-4cf2-9113-3c82c771e4cd%22%7d Additional information: Should you not be able to join the meeting through this link, please arrange to copy and paste and insert into your browser

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025877-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Oct 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6FF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80110000 - Pre-school education services

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2023 at 14:54 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025877-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000743226
- https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NzA4NDFmMGMtY2RkMS00YmViLWIyOTItNTU3MGM1YTNhN2Qz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%221de78b07-ad4e-4049-a2db-953ee8b36107%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2246c1b762-9466-4cf2-9113-3c82c771e4cd%22%7d
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=743226
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00140
- https://www.westlothian.gov.uk

## Provenance

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