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title: "Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement - Reopening May 2024"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0456fa"
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# Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement - Reopening May 2024

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0456fa

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## Summary

Scottish Borders Council has awarded a framework agreement titled "Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement - Reopening May 2024" under procurement reference SBC/CPS/1815. This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically child daycare services, with CPV classification 85312110. The procurement took place within the region UKM91, and the procurement method utilised was an open procedure. Key dates include the contract signing date of 1st August 2024 and the publication date of the award notice on 7th October 2024. The procurement aims to enlist new providers from voluntary, independent, and private sectors to deliver early learning and childcare services for children aged 2, 3, and 4 years old across Scottish Borders. The framework has been divided into two lots: Nursery Services and Childminder Services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the childcare sector, including nurseries, childminders, and other care providers. By participating, these providers can secure stable, long-term contracts and become part of a structured framework that ensures compliance with national standards and local councils' procedural requirements. The focus on early learning and childcare services makes this tender particularly appealing for businesses that specialise in these areas and wish to expand their operations within the Scottish Borders. Additionally, the contract mandates for public and employer's liability insurance further ensure a secure and reliable collaboration. Providers that meet the necessary qualifications and standards stand to benefit from substantial contract values, each amounting to £3,000,000.

## Notice

Contract Award for suitably qualified and experienced providers to supplement it's existing framework for Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places (ref SBC/CPS/1815).

### Lot Information

Nursery Services (including Private and Third Sector Settings)

Contract Award of Funded Early Learning and Childcare Framework to new providers from the voluntary,independent and private settings to provide Early Learning and Childcare for 2,3 and 4 year old children. Lot 1 - Nursery Services All providers who apply and meet the national standards, legislation and the Council's procedural requirements and accept the rates and contract terms set out by the Council shall be accepted onto the framework agreement to deliver funded provision.

Childminder Services

Contract Award of Funded Early Learning and Childcare Framework to new providers from the voluntary,independent and private settings to provide Early Learning and Childcare for 2,3 and 4 year old children. Lot 2 - Childminder Services All providers who apply and meet the national standards, legislation and the Council's procedural requirements and accept the rates and contract terms set out by the Council shall be accepted onto the framework agreement to deliver funded provision.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032022-2024 |
| 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 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 | £3,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 0SA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | FLORA COULL; REBECCA IRVINE CHILDMINDING; THE HIGH STREET NURSERY - LAUDER |

## 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

- 7 Oct 2024 at 09:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032022-2024
- 2 May 2024 at 15:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014257-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000765587
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00394

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