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title: "EDC/2023/3838 Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0437fa"
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# EDC/2023/3838 Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)

Buyer: EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0437fa

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## Summary

East Dunbartonshire Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries), under the tender ID EDC/2023/3838. This contract, classified under pre-school education services (CPV code 80110000), is specific to the East Dunbartonshire region and operates under an open procedure. Despite the cancellation of one lot, the overall award status remains active as of 9th October 2025. The procurement process allowed for new applicants, providing flexibility in engagement, although funding placements were restricted to participants registered by August 2024. The framework agreement is governed by the legal framework CELEX:32014L0024, and an active contract was signed on 1st July 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in early education and childcare services, particularly those operating within East Dunbartonshire. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been successful participants, highlighting the suitability of this framework for similar businesses looking to expand their presence in the education services industry. With the flexibility for new applicants and an emphasis on electronic submission, this framework encourages ongoing participation and growth for nurseries and childcare providers in a competitive yet accessible market space. The nature of this flexible framework and the focus on local service provision offer a platform for regional businesses to significantly enhance their service offerings and client base.

## Notice

The provision of early learning and childcare services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Services for early learning education and childcare. Additional information: This is a flexible framework, therefore new applicants can apply at any point throughout the duration of the contract.

Options: As this is a flexible framework, applicants may apply to join at any time throughout the duration of the contract however funding placements will only be made to those who are on the framework prior to August 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063869-2025 |
| 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 | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 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 | £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 | 22 |
| Supplier names | AUCHINAIRN AFTERSCHOOL CARE; BALDERNOCK PLAYGROUP/CHILDCARE; BISHOPBRIGGS VILLAGE NURSERY; BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS; BUCHANAN NURSERY; CEDAR NURSERY; CRAIGHEAD CHILDCARE CENTRE; HAPPY DAYS NURSERY; HAPPY DAYS NURSERY BISHOPBRIGGS; KAGFN; KIRKINTILLOCH NURSERY; KIRKTONHOLME NURSERY T/A KELLYCARE; LULLABY LANE NURSERY MILNGAVIE; MAXHOLME; RIVERSIDE CHILDCARE; ST. MARY'S NURSERY SCHOOL; TENDER LOVING CHILDCARE; THE BEARSDEN NURSERY; THE HIGH SCHOOL OF GLASGOW; THE HILLFOOT NURSERY; TOWER HOUSE NURSERY; WESTERTON NURSERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80110000 - Pre-school education services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2025 at 15:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063869-2025
- 6 Mar 2024 at 12:07 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007170-2024
- 7 Feb 2024 at 14:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004084-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000756611
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00225

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