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title: "Award of Contract for Early Learning and Childcare Places November 2025 - Ram 204 Limited"
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# Award of Contract for Early Learning and Childcare Places November 2025 - Ram 204 Limited

Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b2f6

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## Summary

Renfrewshire Council has awarded a contract to Ram 204 Limited for the provision of Early Learning and Childcare places. The procurement was focused on child daycare services, classified under CPV 85312110, and took place in the Renfrewshire area, specifically for services commencing from 7 April 2026. This process, undertaken through a Negotiated Procedure as per the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, has now reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 1 April 2026 for a value of £744,431. The procurement method was limited, involving a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in childcare services to expand their presence in the public sector. Organizations with expertise in early learning can leverage this awarding framework for growth, particularly those capable of delivering services within the UK's Renfrewshire region. The procurement environment encourages businesses to align their service provision with local government needs, fostering partnerships that can lead to long-term engagements. Additionally, the framework emphasizes continuity of care, offering businesses that focus on consistent and quality services a strong competitive edge.

## Notice

The contract is for the provision of Early Learning and Childcare places for eligible children. The Council's main route for the purchase of services is via the Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Services (RC-CPU-25-008) which commenced on 7 April 2026. This contract is required to ensure continuity of provision for children currently attending the setting and to ensure adequate provision in the locality within Renfrewshire Council area for new Commissioned Places.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement exercise for this Contract was conducted as a Negotiated Procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, as amended, for Social and Other Specific Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055222-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £744,431 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 1JB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAM 204 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312110 - Child daycare services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 12:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055222-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833567
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00400

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