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title: "CC13910 - Early Learning and Childcare Funded Placements with Private ELC Providers - Re-opening of Framework CC13109"
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published: "2024-11-14"
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# CC13910 - Early Learning and Childcare Funded Placements with Private ELC Providers - Re-opening of Framework CC13109

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b64d

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## Summary

West Lothian Council has announced a tender for "Early Learning and Childcare Funded Placements with Private ELC Providers" under the industry category of pre-school education services. The council is re-opening the flexible framework for early learning and childcare services (Contract Reference CC13109) to new entrants. The procurement is in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions by 16th December 2024 at 12:00 PM. The tender process is being conducted electronically via Public Contracts Scotland (PCS-Tender). This tender is tailored for applicants located in the UKM78 region.

This tender provides a promising business opportunity for private early learning and childcare providers who can meet the National Standards criteria of good or above. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in early childhood education can significantly benefit from joining the framework. Companies not currently part of the existing framework CC13109 have the chance to secure long-term contractual engagements with potential for a 12-month extension at the discretion of the council. Meeting the required quality and price criteria (each contributing 50% to the evaluation) will be crucial for successful tenderers, offering a valuable platform for business growth and community service.

## Notice

West Lothian Council intend re-opening The Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare services (contract reference CC13109) to new entrants.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

West Lothian Council intend to re-open flexible framework for early learning and childcare services (Contract Reference CC13109) to new entrants. This requirement follows Scottish Government Follows the Child and providers will need to have National Standards gradings of good or above. Please note that there is no requirement for providers who have been appointed to framework CC13109 to re-apply. The council will be using the allowable flexibilities of the Light Touch Regime and this is detailed within the Invitation to Tender e.g. re-opening to new entrants, reduced timescales for tender return. Additional information: Service providers awarded to Early Learning and Childcare Framework CC13109 or any subsequent re-opening do not need to apply to join.

Renewal: At the sole discretion of the council, this contract may be extended for a period of a further 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036787-2024 |
| 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 | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | In accordance with provisions 74 - 76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 for the Award of contracts for social and other specific services, the council may re-open this Flexible Framework to other providers at quarterly intervals after contract commencement in August 2024 and new service providers will be able to apply to be appointed to the Flexible Framework. |

## 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 | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6FF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80110000 - Pre-school education services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2024 at 08:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036787-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783263
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00140
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/

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