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title: "Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement - Reopening May 2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0509d5"
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published: "2025-09-02"
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# Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement - Reopening May 2025

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0509d5

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## Summary

The Scottish Borders Council has reopened its framework agreement for "Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places," with a focus on child daycare services, under an open procurement process. This initiative aims to support the provision of childcare for children aged 2, 3, and 4 years. The framework encompasses two primary lots: "Nursery Services" and "Childminder Services." The council, acting as the contracting authority based in Newtown St Boswells in the UKM91 region, has allocated a contract value of GBP 3 million and adheres to the Light Touch Regime as per the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations. The procurement process status is complete as of 2nd September 2025, with "Childminder Services" lot awarded to Little Wonders Childminding Service, effective from 1st August 2025. The tender, originally launched with a deadline of 30th May 2025, reflects rigorous compliance with national standards and legislation.

This framework provides significant growth opportunities for businesses in the childcare sector, especially those experienced in early learning environments. Companies operating private nurseries, voluntary services, or independent childcare settings can benefit significantly by joining this framework, offering stability and a substantial market presence. New providers who can meet the council's outlined standards, legislative requirements, and are registered with the Care Inspectorate are encouraged to participate. The open nature of the procurement method fosters a transparent competitive environment, ensuring equal opportunity for all capable service providers interested in expanding their market reach or venturing into the Scottish childcare services domain.

## Notice

Scottish Borders Council is seeking bid submissions from 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)

Scottish Borders Council is reopening its 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. As this service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the contract value exceeds the threshold, the Council will be using the afforded flexibility of the Light Touch Regime to re-open the framework. Additional information: Option to extend for a further 1 x 12 months.

Childminder Services

Scottish Borders Council is reopening its 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. As this service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the contract value exceeds the threshold, the Council will be using the afforded flexibility of the Light Touch Regime to re-open the framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052994-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | LITTLE WONDERS CHILDMINDING SERVICE |

## 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

- 2 Sep 2025 at 08:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052994-2025
- 30 Apr 2025 at 09:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017859-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797185
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00394

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