--- title: "Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement - Reopening May 2026" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068ec1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068ec1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068ec1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068ec1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-30" --- # Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement - Reopening May 2026 Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068ec1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068ec1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068ec1.json) ## Summary Scottish Borders Council is inviting bids for its Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement, reopening in May 2026. The tender seeks to enhance existing provisions by welcoming new providers in the child daycare services industry across UKM91, Scotland. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an active status and a submission deadline of 1st June 2026. The framework covers childminding and nursery services from the voluntary, independent, and private sectors, aiming to ensure early learning opportunities for children aged 2, 3, and 4 years. The procurement method is the open procedure, utilising the Light Touch Regime, offering substantial flexibility in contract implementation. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in early childhood education and daycare services to expand their service offerings and enter into a framework agreement with Scottish Borders Council. Suitable candidates include providers who can meet national standards, adhere to legislative requirements, and offer quality services to enhance early learning for children. Organisations with robust financial standing and compliance with requisite care standards can significantly benefit by securing contracts valued up to 3 million GBP and by building solid partnerships within the region. Providers capable of electronic ordering and invoicing will find the procurement terms accommodating for modern business operations. ## 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 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. 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039612-2026 | | 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 | 30 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## 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 - 30 Apr 2026 at 08:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039612-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotborders.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830461 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00394 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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