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title: "Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b627"
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# Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus

Buyer: ANGUS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b627

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## Summary

Angus Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus," under the industry category of child daycare services. This procurement was conducted via an open procedure and is part of the services category. The contract, valued at £28,600,000 GBP, has reached the award stage with the details published on 6th June 2025. The services are set to be delivered in the Angus area (UKM71), highlighting the council's commitment to providing education and care that promotes child development. The procurement process included 51 bids, predominantly small and medium enterprises. This specifically crafted contract will span from 18th August 2025 to 15th August 2027, with the potential for further extension. Interested suppliers were encouraged to submit electronic proposals by the deadline of 31st January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the childcare sector, particularly those registered and operating in Scotland. SMEs with a focus on early learning and childcare services are highly suited to benefit, given the clear criteria favouring registered individuals with requisite qualifications. This includes childminders and nursery providers in Angus and surrounding areas, offering a substantial market potential between £10,000 and £2,500,000 over five years. The flexible framework of the agreement allows for adaptability and potential expansion, fostering longer-term growth and collaboration with Angus Council to enrich the learning environment for eligible children.

## Notice

Funded ELC will consist of education and care which is suitable for eligible children, and will take regard of the importance of interactions, spaces and experiences that support their learning and development. Children accessing Funded ELC will be offered a free meal.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Invitation to Tender (ITT) document attached to the contract notice describes the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030501-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2025 - 15 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,600,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ANGUS COUNCIL |
| Locality | FORFAR |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD8 1AN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Angus |
| Electoral ward | Forfar and District |
| Westminster constituency | Angus and Perthshire Glens |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 42 |
| Supplier names | ABBIE CHILDMINDING; ADEN PROJECTS; CAROLINE CATHRO; CHARLESTON PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP; CHILDMINDER; CHIMES PLAYGROUP; CLAIRE STIRTON CHILDMINDING; DONNA MCEWING CHILDMINDING; DOREEN HALLY; DUNDEE AND ANGUS COLLEGE HELPING HANDS NURSERY; FERRYDEN PLAYGROUP; FRIOCKHEIM AND KINNELL PLAYGROUP; GRANGE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP; HAYSHEAD PLAYGROUP; INVERBROTHOCK PLAYGROUP; JACK AND JILLS ELITE NURSERY; JOANNE MCKENZIE CHILDMINDING SERVICE; KAREN CRAIGIE; KELI TOTS; LEANNE URQUHART; LEMON TREE NURSERY; LITTLE BEEHIVE NURSEY; LITTLE LEAPERS NURSERY SCHOOL; LITTLE NEWTS CHILDMINDING; LOCHSIDE PLAYGROUP; LOUISE MCFARLANE; LYNDA MARR; MCKIRDAY CHILDMINDING; MOTHERGOOSE PLAYGROUP; MUIRFIELD PLAYGROUP; PANMURE PRESCHOOL; PLAYSPACES BRECHIN; ROMPERS PRIVATE NURSERY; SCALLYWAGS CHILDRENS NURSERY; SHARON BIRKETT; SHAUNAGH CHILDMINDING; SHIRLEY; STEPPING STONES PLAYGROUP; SUSAN CROMPTON; SUSANCOX CHILDMINDING; THE LADYBIRD PLAYGROUP; THE WENDYHOUSE CHILDREN'S NURSERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312110 - Child daycare services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2025 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030501-2025
- 17 Dec 2024 at 09:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040541-2024
- 13 Nov 2024 at 13:48 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036727-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.angus.gov.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000786005
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00236

## Provenance

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