---
title: "181003 Reopening Early Learning and Childcare August 2026-July 2027"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069177"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MORAY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-05"
---

# 181003 Reopening Early Learning and Childcare August 2026-July 2027

Buyer: MORAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069177

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by Moray Council, a regional authority in Elgin, aims to secure services in the pre-school education sector, specifically through the tender titled "181003 Reopening Early Learning and Childcare August 2026-July 2027." This opportunity is categorised under pre-school education services within the UKM62 region, covering Moray. The procurement is in its planning stage, allowing potential providers to return the necessary documentation by the deadline of 12 June 2026. Following this, the framework is expected to commence in August 2026 and run until July 2027, with a future notice planned for release on 30 June 2026.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses engaged in or expanding into the early learning and childcare sectors. New providers, particularly those that can deliver flexible and high-quality pre-school education services within Moray, are encouraged to participate. The process provides a structured environment to compete for government contracts, making it well-suited to medium-sized enterprises and regional education service providers looking to enhance their market presence and foster business growth in the educational services sector.

## Notice

Early Learning and Childcare Provision 2026-2027. This flexible framework has now reopened. Please note if you are an existing provider you ARE NOT required to respond.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Early Learning and Childcare Provision 2026-2027. This flexible framework has now reopened. Please note if you are an existing provider you ARE NOT required to respond. Additional information: New interested providers are invited to return documentation listed within the cover letter. A copy of the required documents, completed contract header page and signed pages can be emailed to ELCadmin@moray.gov.uk. Information should be returned by 12 June 2026 5pm. If you have any questions about the application process, please direct them via the question and answer facility of this portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041053-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MORAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELGIN |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV30 1BX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Moray |
| Electoral ward | Elgin City North |
| Westminster constituency | Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey |
| Delivery location | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80110000 - Pre-school education services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 13:12 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041053-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831107
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=831107
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00160

## Provenance

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