---
title: "Early Learning & Childcare Provision Framework (New Applicants October 2023)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040da6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-04-19"
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# Early Learning & Childcare Provision Framework (New Applicants October 2023)

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040da6

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## Summary

The East Ayrshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "Early Learning & Childcare Provision Framework (New Applicants October 2023)" under a services category. This framework agreement is for the provision of pre-school education services in East Ayrshire. The tender was in the award stage as of 19th April 2024, with a total contract value of £12,250,000 signed on 11th April 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract has been awarded to four suppliers. The deadline for expressions of interest was 2nd December 2023, with the tender awarded to Flexible Childcare Services Scotland, Kileen Gaunt T/A K's Kids Childminding, Elaine Halliday, and Ann Bloor T/A Giraffe Childminding.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for childcare service providers to expand their business by participating in the Early Learning & Childcare Provision Framework. Businesses offering pre-school education and child daycare services, especially SMEs with experience in the sector, are well-suited to compete for this tender. The framework agreement, which includes a 5-year term with a possible 2-year extension, offers an opportunity for sustainable business growth in the childcare sector. Suppliers interested in collaborating with East Ayrshire Council to fulfil the statutory duty of providing funded early learning and childcare services in the region should consider participating in this tender.

## Notice

Framework Agreement for Early Learning and Childcare Provision - New Applicants October 2023 OCTOBER 2023 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/012739-2024 |
| 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 | 19 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 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 | £12,250,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ANN BLOOR T/A GIRAFFE CHILDMINDING; ELAINE HALLIDAY; FLEXIBLE CHILDCARE SERVICES SCOTLAND; KILEEN GAUNT T/A K'S 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

- 19 Apr 2024 at 07:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012739-2024
- 20 Oct 2023 at 10:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031009-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000747059
- 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

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