---
title: "Funded Early Learning and Childcare Provision"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06817f"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-14"
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# Funded Early Learning and Childcare Provision

Buyer: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06817f

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## Summary

Glasgow City Council is seeking multiple providers to deliver Early Learning and Childcare within the Glasgow boundary. This tender falls within the pre-school education services category and is currently in the 'Tender' stage with key dates including the bid submission deadline on 14th May 2026 and the start of the award period on the same date. The procurement process is an open procedure aimed at appointing providers with the necessary credentials, particularly those registered by the Care Inspectorate, and holding a financial evaluation of 4 or above. The anticipated value of the contract is £350 million, open to entities that comply with specified financial and insurance requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for nurseries and childcare providers looking to expand their operations through the provision of services to Glasgow City Council. With the requirement for a positive financial standing, the opportunity is suited to robust businesses within the childcare sector that meet the economic and technical criteria outlined. The procurement process also includes community benefits, triggering points when specific spend thresholds are reached, enhancing opportunities for businesses committed to contributing positively to the community. The framework allows for potential contract renewals, with a total duration of up to eight years, enabling lasting business growth and collaboration with local authorities.

## Notice

The council requires the appointment of multiple providers, registered by the Care Inspectorate to provide daycare services to children, to deliver Early Learning and Childcare within the Glasgow boundary

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The appointment of multiple providers, registered by the Care Inspectorate to provide daycare services to children, to deliver Early Learning and Childcare within the Glasgow boundary.

Renewal: The option to extend for up to 3 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033523-2026 |
| 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 | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | The framework duration is for 5 years with an option to extend for a further 3 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000,000 |
| Lots value | £350,000,000 |
| 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 | GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1DU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80110000 - Pre-school education services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 07:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033523-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.glasgow.gov.uk
- 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-r6ebe6-0000828015
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00196
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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