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title: "Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042cbe"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2024-04-18"
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# Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework Agreement

Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042cbe

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## Summary

The Shetland Islands Council has awarded the contract for the "Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework Agreement" to three suppliers: Hame Fae Hame Ltd, Burra Early Years, and Peerie Foxes Ltd. The contract, valued at £400,000, was signed on 13th March 2024. This procurement process falls under the services category and involves child daycare services in the Shetland Islands. The Care Inspectorate regulates these services. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the award stage is currently active.

This contract opportunity for the "Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework Agreement" offers a chance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the childcare sector to expand their business. Businesses providing child daycare services and pre-school education services would be well-suited to compete for this contract with the Shetland Islands Council. The tender aims to support the provision of 1140 hours funded childcare services, creating opportunities for service providers in the local community to contribute to early childhood education and care.

## Notice

Applications are being sought for the Provision of Early Learning and Childcare 1140 Hours Funded Providers.

### Lot Information

Private, Voluntary and Independent Settings

The Flexible Framework is a two-stage procedure. In the initial setup stage, all service providers who meet the Selection Criteria and who are not excluded are admitted to the Flexible Framework. There is no limit on the number of suppliers that may join the Framework. Procurement of social and other specific services in accordance with Section 7 (Regulations 74-76) Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Additional information: Link to 'Funding Follows the Child' Guidance: https://www.gov.scot/publications/funding-follows-child-national-standard-early-learning-childcare-providers-frequently-asked-questions-local-authorities-providers/

Childminders

The Flexible Framework is a two-stage procedure. In the initial setup stage, all service providers who meet the Selection Criteria and who are not excluded are admitted to the Flexible Framework. There is no limit on the number of suppliers that may join the Framework. Procurement of social and other specific services in accordance with Section 7 (Regulations 74-76) Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Additional information: Link to 'Funding Follows the Child' Guidance: https://www.gov.scot/publications/funding-follows-child-national-standard-early-learning-childcare-providers-frequently-asked-questions-local-authorities-providers/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012606-2024 |
| 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 | 18 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 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 | £400,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHETLAND |
| Post town | Lerwick |
| Postcode | ZE1 0LZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Shetland Islands |
| Electoral ward | Lerwick North and Bressay |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM66 Shetland Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BURRA EARLY YEARS; HAME FAE HAME; PEERIE FOXES |

## 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

- 18 Apr 2024 at 08:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012606-2024
- 12 Jan 2024 at 14:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001114-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.shetland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000752489
- https://www.gov.scot/publications/funding-follows-child-national-standard-early-learning-childcare-providers-frequently-asked-questions-local-authorities-providers/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00402
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/lerwick-sheriff-court

## Provenance

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