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title: "CC14055 - Early Learning and Childcare Funded Placements with Private ELC Providers Reopening of CC13109"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dd58"
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published: "2025-04-08"
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# CC14055 - Early Learning and Childcare Funded Placements with Private ELC Providers Reopening of CC13109

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dd58

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## Summary

West Lothian Council has completed the procurement process titled "CC14055 - Early Learning and Childcare Funded Placements with Private ELC Providers Reopening of CC13109". This procurement falls under the industry category of Pre-school education services (CPV: 80110000), with the primary location being the West Lothian region (UKM78). The procurement method was an open procedure, and it aimed to supplement in-house provision by reopening the Early Learning & Childcare Services Framework CC13109 to new entrants who could meet the Qualification Stage and the National Standards Criteria. The contract was awarded as of 4th April 2025, and the awarded contract values at GBP 18,146,772 were to Fun Little Education, a local SME based in Livingston, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education sector, particularly those specialising in early childhood education services. Companies capable of meeting stringent standards and willing to operate under the council's specified hourly rate stand to benefit from inclusion in a framework agreement that promises for ongoing, albeit variable, work. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the West Lothian area and beyond, that have the requisite qualifications and experience, could find substantial business growth and stability through participation in this framework, enhancing their reputation and demonstrating their compliance with high standards of early childhood education.

## Notice

Re-opening of Early Learning and Childcare Providers Framework CC13109 to new entrants

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To supplement in house provision, West Lothian Council re-opened the Early Learning & Childcare Services Framework CC13109. To be appointed to the framework service providers were required to pass the Qualification Stage, meet all mandatory requirements, meet Authority requirements, demonstrate that they meet all the requirements of the National Standards Criteria and be prepared to accept the Council's hourly rate of GBP7.32 per hour (2024/25 rate which may be subject to change). Whilst service providers will receive this specific hourly rate, there will be no definite number of hours per week.

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/013591-2025 |
| 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 | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| 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 | £18,146,772 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FUN LITTLE EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80110000 - Pre-school education services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2025 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013591-2025
- 10 Feb 2025 at 15:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004382-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795647
- 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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