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title: "EDC/2023/3838 Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)(Reopening)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044ba0"
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buyer: "EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-11"
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# EDC/2023/3838 Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)(Reopening)

Buyer: EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044ba0

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## Summary

The East Dunbartonshire Council has concluded the procurement for the "EDC/2023/3838 Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)(Reopening)" project, referenced under CPV code 80110000, which pertains to pre-school education services. This procurement process, completed as of 11th June 2026, covered services within East Dunbartonshire, UKM81 region, and was conducted via an open procedure. Initially opened for tender submissions until 22nd April 2024, the framework remains flexible, allowing new applications throughout its duration, with funding placements available to those included before August 2024. The procurement was part of a framework agreement under the GPA, highlighting its endorsement by international procurement standards.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the early childhood education sector. It particularly suits small and medium enterprises (SMEs) who can provide flexible and responsive services. Companies specializing in pre-school education services have the chance to engage under a framework agreement, offering the potential for expanded service delivery and consolidation within the region. The contract favours bidders with electronic submission capabilities and underscores the importance of meeting economic and technical criteria specified in tender documents, positioning well-prepared, suitably qualified businesses for success in this competitive educational services market.

## 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/055298-2026 |
| 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 | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | THE GLASGOW ACADEMICALS WAR MEMORIAL TRUST; THRIVE CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80110000 - Pre-school education services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 13:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055298-2026
- 22 Mar 2024 at 11:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009344-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000761822
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:000019-2024:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00225

## Provenance

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