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title: "Provision of Early Learning and Childcare Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f364"
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# Provision of Early Learning and Childcare Services

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f364

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## Summary

Argyll and Bute Council is seeking applications for the provision of Early Learning and Childcare Services in the region. The procurement process, which was initiated as a tender and is now in the award stage, involves multiple lots including Partner Providers - Early Learning and Childcare Centres, Early Learning and Childcare Services Childminders, and Community Childminding Services. This framework is flexible, allowing new providers to be added at any stage, ensuring ongoing opportunities for contract awards. The procurement method used is open procedure, aligning with EU regulations. The services need to be delivered primarily within the Argyll and Bute area addressing locations identified by regions UKM63 and UKM81. Detailed inquiries and application pack requests can be directed to Samantha.Torrie@argyll-bute.gov.uk.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the pre-school education service industry, particularly those focusing on childminding and early learning centres. Companies that can offer 1140 funded hours per child annually will find this tender particularly beneficial. By becoming part of this framework agreement, businesses can secure a steady income stream and realise growth potential by expanding their presence and services in the Argyll and Bute region. Small and mid-sized enterprises with a focus on early childhood education and daycare services may find themselves well-suited to compete for these contracts, providing they meet the necessary regulatory requirements set forth by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Notice

Argyll and Bute Council invites providers to submit an application to provide Early Learning and Childcare Services. Applications available from Samantha.Torrie@argyll-bute.gov.uk.

### Lot Information

Partner Providers - Early Learning and Childcare Centres

Procurement of funded Early Learning and Childcare places from ELC Centres in Argyll and Bute. Funded early learning and childcare (ELC) is available to all three and four year olds and eligible two year olds. Any resulting contracts will be for 1140 hours per child, per annum. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Interested parties are asked to contact Samantha.Torrie@argyll-bute.gov.uk for an application pack.

Partner Providers - Early Learning and Childcare Services Childminders

Procurement of funded Early Learning and Childcare places from ELC partner childminders in Argyll and Bute. Funded early learning and childcare (ELC) is available to all three and four year olds and eligible two year olds. Any resulting contracts will be for 1140 hours per child, per annum. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Interested parties are asked to contact Samantha.Torrie@argyll-bute.gov.uk for an application pack.

Community Childminding Services

Procurement of Community Childminding Services as described by the Scottish Childminding Association. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Interested parties are asked to contact Samantha.Torrie@argyll-bute.gov.uk for an application pack.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081788-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Mid Argyll |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond |

## 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

- 11 Dec 2025 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081788-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/contents/made
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000623301
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:331442-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00063

## Provenance

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