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title: "Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)(Reopening July 2026)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cdbc"
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buyer: "EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-17"
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# Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)(Reopening July 2026)

Buyer: EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cdbc

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## Summary

East Dunbartonshire Council is currently in the tender stage of reopening its Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework, specifically targeting nurseries. This procurement process, with reference number EDC/2023/3838, falls under the services category, particularly pre-school education services (CPV: 80110000). The framework is designed for the delivery of services within the East Dunbartonshire region (UKM81). The current tender period will conclude on 14th August 2026, with the same date set for the commencement of the award period and the opening of bids. This procurement exercise is an open procedure, inviting new entrants to join the existing framework under consistent terms with the original framework establishment.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing early childhood education services, given the framework's flexible nature allowing new entrants into the market. It is an excellent avenue for both existing providers looking to expand their geographic footprint and new businesses aiming to establish themselves within the East Dunbartonshire educational landscape. The procurement enables an inclusive approach with electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland portal, ensuring broad access. Businesses with strong economic stability and suitably qualified staff are particularly well-suited to this tender, as the selection criteria emphasise financial robustness and personnel qualifications.

## 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/067726-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 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

- 17 Jul 2026 at 11:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067726-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837748
- 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=837748
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=837748
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