--- title: "Early Learning & Childcare" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000492632" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000492632" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000492632.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000492632.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2017-08-25" --- # Early Learning & Childcare Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000492632 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000492632) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000492632.json) ## Summary West Lothian Council is currently overseeing a tender process titled "Early Learning & Childcare," aimed at the education services industry. This procurement, listed under items with an expected value of £2,470,000, is set to deliver up to 600 hours of early learning and childcare places for children as mandated by the Children and Young People Act 2014. The tender is at the active stage, with a submission deadline on 29 September 2017 at 12:00 PM. The services required will be provided in various locations across the region, including Livingston, Broxburn, and Armadale. The procurement is being conducted using an open procedure method, allowing for a broad range of suppliers to participate. This opportunity could foster significant growth prospects for businesses specialising in early childhood education and care services. Companies with a robust background in early learning, suitably qualified staff, and experience in delivering child education programmes are particularly well-positioned to compete. Additionally, firms capable of maintaining the required standards of care, as outlined in the selection criteria, will be invaluable. Given the scope of the contract covering multiple geographic areas, local providers with the capacity to manage service delivery across West Lothian may find this tender especially advantageous. ## Notice To deliver flexibility and choice in terms of the Children and Young People Act 2014, West Lothian Council wishes to purchase early learning and childcare places from external providers to supplement in house provision in those areas where council provision cannot meet demand. Each child will have up to 600 hours of early learning and childcare. ### Lot Information Early Learning & Childcare - West Lothian - North To deliver flexibility and choice in terms of the Children and Young People Act 2014, West Lothian Council wishes to purchase early learning and childcare places from external providers to supplement in house provision in those areas where council provision cannot meet demand. Each child will have up to 600 hours of early learning and childcare. Renewal: The Authority will be able to extend the contract for a maximum of two periods of up to 12 months on each occasion. Early Learning and Childcare - West Lothian Council - East To deliver flexibility and choice in terms of the Children and Young People Act 2014, West Lothian Council wishes to purchase early learning and childcare places from external providers to supplement in house provision in those areas where council provision cannot meet demand. Each child will have up to 600 hours of early learning and childcare. The Main site or place of performance will be Addiewell & Loganlea, Bellsquarry and Adambrae, Breich, Carmondean, Craigshill, Deans, Dedridge, East Calder & District , Eliburn, Howden, Kirknewton, Knightsridge, Ladywell, Livingston Village, Mid Calder, Murieston, Polbeth and West Calder and Harburn) Renewal: The Authority will be able to extend the contract for a maximum of two periods of up to 12 months on each occasion. Early Learning & Childcare - West Lothian - West To deliver flexibility and choice in terms of the Children and Young People Act 2014, West Lothian Council wishes to purchase early learning and childcare places from external providers to supplement in house provision in those areas where council provision cannot meet demand. Each child will have up to 600 hours of early learning and childcare. Renewal: The Authority will be able to extend the contract for a maximum of two periods of up to 12 months on each occasion. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG293594 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 | 25 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2018 - 31 Jul 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,470,000 | | 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 | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Locality | LIVINGSTON | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH54 6FF | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian | | Local authority | West Lothian | | Electoral ward | Livingston South | | Westminster constituency | Livingston | | Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80110000 - Pre-school education services ## Release History - 25 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG293594 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG293594 Early Learning & Childcare - To deliver flexibility and choice in terms of the Children and Young People Act 2014, West Lothian Council wishes to purchase early learning and childcare places from external providers to supplement in house provision in those areas where council provision cannot meet demand. Each child will have up to 600 hours of early learning and childcare. ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 - http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2023/Doing-Business-With-The-Council - http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2468/Contract-Opportunities - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000492632 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html - https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/11428/Changes-to-Public-Procurement-Rules ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000492632. 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