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title: "PROVISION OF EARLY YEARS AND CHILDCARE TRAINING"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000491353"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2017-06-21"
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# PROVISION OF EARLY YEARS AND CHILDCARE TRAINING

Buyer: MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000491353

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## Summary

Midlothian Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Early Years and Childcare Training," a service tender aimed at providing essential qualifications for staff in early years and childcare settings. This initiative will run from 1st September 2017 to 30th June 2020, with training courses tailored to meet the Council's requirements. The procurements, classified under "General public services," were conducted using an open procedure and were awarded to Edinburgh College for a total contract value of £90,000. The Council is located in Dalkeith, Scotland, and has a focus on delivering high-quality care and education in alignment with the Scottish Government’s vision for children's services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for training providers and educational institutions specialising in early childhood education and care services. Businesses that can deliver quality training programmes, particularly those with expertise in developing qualifications recognised by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), would be well-suited to engage in similar contracts. The successful educational institution can contribute to the local community's growth by improving the skills of childcare staff, thereby enhancing the quality of care provided to children in the region.

## Notice

This tender is for a sole supplier for the Provision of Early Years and Childcare Training between the 1st of September 2017 and 30th June 2020. The number of courses will be based on an estimate of Midlothian Council's requirements and are indicative only. The actual frequency of the courses will depend on student numbers. Midlothian Council are offering training that will enable staff working in Early Years and Childcare settings to gain the relevant qualifications as required for registration with the regulatory body the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and meet the requirements of the Care Inspectorate. These qualifications tie in to the Scottish Government vision of a Scotland that is smarter, wealthier and fairer, healthier, safer and stronger and greener and that is best placed to provide the best start in life for our children by having settings that deliver the best quality of care.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender is for a sole supplier for the Provision of Early Years and Childcare Training between the 1st of September 2017 and 30th June 2020. The number of courses will be based on an estimate of Midlothian Council's requirements and are indicative only. The actual frequency of the courses will depend on student numbers. Midlothian Council are offering training that will enable staff working in Early Years and Childcare settings to gain the relevant qualifications as required for registration with the regulatory body the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and meet the requirements of the Care Inspectorate. These qualifications tie in to the Scottish Government vision of a Scotland that is smarter, wealthier and fairer, healthier, safer and stronger and greener and that is best placed to provide the best start in life for our children by having settings that deliver the best quality of care.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN286827 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £90,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | DALKEITH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH22 1DN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | Midlothian |
| Electoral ward | Dalkeith |
| Westminster constituency | Midlothian |
| Delivery location | UKM23 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDINBURGH COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN286827

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN286827
  PROVISION OF EARLY YEARS AND CHILDCARE TRAINING - This tender is for a sole supplier for the Provision of Early Years and Childcare Training between the 1st of September 2017 and 30th June 2020. The number of courses will be based on an estimate of Midlothian Council's requirements and are indicative only. The actual frequency of the courses will depend on student numbers. Midlothian Council are offering training that will enable staff working in Early Years and Childcare settings to gain the relevant qualifications as required for registration with the regulatory body the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and meet the requirements of the Care Inspectorate. These qualifications tie in to the Scottish Government vision of a Scotland that is smarter, wealthier and fairer, healthier, safer and stronger and greener and that is best placed to provide the best start in life for our children by having settings that deliver the best quality of care.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.midlothian.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000491353

## Provenance

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