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title: "CC13701 - Early Learning and Childcare Funded Placements with Private ELC Providers Re Opening of Framework CC13109"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0407b0"
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# CC13701 - Early Learning and Childcare Funded Placements with Private ELC Providers Re Opening of Framework CC13109

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0407b0

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process described involves West Lothian Council re-opening their flexible framework for early learning and childcare services, referenced as contract CC13109. This framework, which falls under the industry category of pre-school education services (CPV 80110000), aims to supplement the council’s in-house provision. Located in Livingston (region UKM78), the procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period ending on 30 August 2024. This re-opening follows the Scottish Government's 'Follows the Child' approach, requiring service providers to meet National Standards gradings of good or above. The contract duration is set for 33 months, with possible extensions of 12 months at the council’s discretion. The total estimated value is £22,334,488 GBP, and the procurement method is an open procedure under the GPA guidelines.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for childcare service providers, particularly SMEs, given the framework’s flexibility and the council’s intention to periodically re-open it for new entrants. Businesses with strong compliance to National Care Standards and robust financial stability, evidenced through Dun & Bradstreet checks, are well-suited to compete. The framework emphasises both quality and price equally, each contributing 50% to the award criteria. The re-opening will foster a competitive landscape, encouraging local providers to innovate and expand their services, thereby enhancing their market position and contributing to the broader community’s well-being.

## Notice

Early Learning and Childcare Services - Re-opening of Framework CC13109

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Early Learning and Childcare Services for providers wh wish to be appointed to Framework CC13109

Renewal: At the sole discretion of the council, this contract may be extended for a period of a further 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035723-2024 |
| 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 | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2024 - 7 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | In accordance with provisions 74 - 76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 for the Award of contracts for social and other specific services,the council may re-open this Flexible Framework to other providers at quarterly intervals after contract commencement in August 2024 and new service providers will be able to apply to be appointed to the Flexible Framework. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,334,488 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,234,488 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 33 |
| Supplier names | ABC PRIVATE NURSERY; ABC TOTS; ANGELA ELIZABETH NURSERY; BIG BIRD NURSERY.; BRIGHT HORIZONS LIVINGSTON; BROXBURN PLAYGROUP; COMMUNITY PLAYGROUPS ARMADALE; COMMUNITY PLAYGROUPS BATHGATE; COMMUNITY PLAYGROUPS CROFTHEAD; COMMUNITY PLAYGROUPS FAULDHOUSE; COMMUNITY PLAYGROUPS UPHALL; COMMUNITY PLAYGROUPS WEST CALDER; EARLY STEPS NURSERY; FAMILY AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEST LOTHIAN; FIRST ADVENTURES NURSERY; FIRST CLASS NURSERY; FIRST STEPS PLAYGROUP; GIGGLES AND MORE; HOWDEN PLAYGROUP; JIGSAW CHILDCARE; LITTLE BUGS NURSERY; LITTLE FLYERS LIVINGSTON; OAKWELL NURSERY; POLKEMMET DAYCARE; RAINBOW NURSERY; RIVERSIDE COTTAGE NURSERY; SHEEPHOUSE NURSERY; THE KIDZ STOP; THE NURTURE NURSERY; TIPTOES NURSERY WINCHBURGH; WEE GEMS; WEE GEMS ARMADALE; WEE GEMS LIVINGSTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80110000 - Pre-school education services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2024 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035723-2024
- 7 Aug 2024 at 13:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024870-2024
- 1 Aug 2024 at 07:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024060-2024
- 4 Oct 2023 at 07:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029193-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782328
- https://westlothian.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00140
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/

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