--- title: "Early Education and Childcare Flexible Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043861" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043861" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043861.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043861.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL" published: "2024-02-08" --- # Early Education and Childcare Flexible Framework Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043861 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043861) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043861.json) ## Summary The buying organization, Cumberland Council, has issued a tender for the "Early Education and Childcare Flexible Framework" in the services industry category. The procurement stage is currently active, with the deadline for submissions set for 4th March 2024. The tender aims to provide childcare services following a local government reorganisation in Cumbria, with a contract period ending on 31st August 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure under a framework agreement using the light touch regime. This tender provides business growth opportunities for childcare service providers interested in securing contracts with local authorities. Companies with experience in child daycare services and located in the UKD1 region are well-suited to compete. The tender submission method is electronic, and the bid validity period is 180 days. Interested businesses can find more details on the tender submission process and requirements on the Cumberland Council's website. ## Notice THIS IS NOT A NEW CONTRACT NOTICE - THIS IS INFORMATION FOLLOWING LOCAL GOVERNMENT REORGANISATION Local authorities have a legislative duty to secure free childcare places for eligible two, three and four year olds. Every child is eligible for up to 570 hours (1140 for families eligible for 30 hours free childcare per academic year over no fewer than 38 weeks and up to 52 weeks of the year. Local Authorities have a duty to ensure that each child is able to access their free entitlement no later than the beginning of the term following the meeting of the eligibility criteria. On 01 April 2023, Cumbria County Council ceased to exist and is replaced by two new unitary authorities; Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council. The current countywide framework for Early Education and Childcare was due to end on 31st August 2023 and has been extended for a further 24 months until the 31st August 2025 permitted as advertised in the original notice. This notice seeks to inform the replacement of Cumbria County Council to two new authorities. From this time, each new council will manage the addition of new providers on to their framework. Existing providers already on the framework do not need to re-apply to this framework. New providers can access the framework at www.the-chest.gov.uk or by contacting free.entitlement@cumberland.gov.uk ### Lot Information Lot 1 THIS IS NOT A NEW CONTRACT NOTICE - THIS IS INFORMATION FOLLOWING LOCAL GOVERNMENT REORGANISATION Local authorities have a legislative duty to secure free childcare places for eligible two, three and four year olds. Every child is eligible for up to 570 hours (1140 for families eligible for 30 hours free childcare per academic year over no fewer than 38 weeks and up to 52 weeks of the year. Local Authorities have a duty to ensure that each child is able to access their free entitlement no later than the beginning of the term following the meeting of the eligibility criteria. On 01 April 2023, Cumbria County Council ceased to exist and is replaced by two new unitary authorities; Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council. The current countywide framework for Early Education and Childcare was due to end on 31st August 2023 and has been extended for a further 24 months until the 31st August 2025 permitted as advertised in the original notice. This notice seeks to inform the replacement of Cumbria County Council to two new authorities. From this time, each new council will manage the addition of new providers on to their framework. Existing providers already on the framework do not need to re-apply to this framework. New providers can access the framework at www.the-chest.gov.uk or by contacting free.entitlement@cumberland.gov.uk Options: The Framework commenced on the 1st September 2018 with an optional extension of up to 60 months (5 years plus optional 5 years). Two years of the optional extension have been applied until 31/08/2025. Renewal: The Framework commenced on the 1st September 2018 with an optional extension of up to 60 months (5 years plus optional 5 years). Two years of the optional extension have been applied until 31/08/2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004237-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL | | Locality | CARLISLE | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA1 1RD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Carlisle | | Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312110 - Child daycare services ## Release History - 8 Feb 2024 at 13:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004237-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=ab028ecc-6d6e-ee11-8124-005056b64545 - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:006085-2018:TEXT:EN:HTML - https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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