---
title: "Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)(Reopening February 2026)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064f11"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-16"
---

# Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)(Reopening February 2026)

Buyer: EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064f11

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## Summary

East Dunbartonshire Council invites submissions for its Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework, focusing on nurseries reopening in February 2026. Located in Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire, the council aims to enhance its existing framework by including new providers under the same requirements as the original tender. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions extended to 25 March 2026. The industry category is pre-school education services, covering service provision in East Dunbartonshire. The procurement method is open procedure, fostering transparent competition among potential suppliers.

This tender represents significant business growth potential for providers in the pre-school educational services sector. With a flexible framework allowing for continuous application, it accommodates up to 30 participants. Suitably qualified businesses, particularly those with expertise in early learning and childcare, can seize this opportunity to expand their offerings in the UK. The engagement promises long-term collaboration, as the contract period extends over four years. Businesses capable of meeting the tender's technical and economic selection criteria will be well-suited for successful participation, provided they adhere to electronic submission requirements and manage necessary documentation efficiently.

## Notice

The provision of learning and childcare services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Services for early learning education and childcare. Additional information: This is a flexible framework, therefore new applicants can apply at any point throughout the duration of the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023321-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIRKINTILLOCH |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G66 1TJ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire |
| Local authority | East Dunbartonshire |
| Electoral ward | Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Dunbartonshire |
| Delivery location | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80110000 - Pre-school education services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 09:49 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023321-2026
- 12 Feb 2026 at 13:56 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012921-2026
- 12 Feb 2026 at 13:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012904-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823425
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:000019-2024:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=823425
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=823425
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00225
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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