---
title: "Childcare & Early Learning - Deposit Guarantee Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000520391"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2018-05-04"
---

# Childcare & Early Learning - Deposit Guarantee Scheme

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000520391

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is seeking suppliers for the "Childcare & Early Learning - Deposit Guarantee Scheme." This procurement falls under the services industry category and is located in Scotland. The tender process was conducted using an open procedure method and is currently in the award stage. The contract, valued at £99,193, was signed on 6 February 2018. The initial submission period for this tender concluded on 22 December 2017 at 12:00 PM, with the bid opening scheduled for the same date at 12:30 PM. This procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This opportunity is ideal for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specializing in childcare and related services, as they can leverage their expertise to bid for the contract. The award of this scheme helps foster growth in businesses that have the capacity to deliver early learning and childcare solutions effectively. Companies providing innovative learning environments or support systems for children may find this an excellent opportunity to expand their services and establish themselves as key players in the early learning sector in Scotland.

## Notice

Childcare & Early Learning Deposit Guarantee Scheme

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Childcare & Early Learning - Deposit Guarantee Scheme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318370 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £99,193 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EARLY YEARS SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community

## Release History

- 4 May 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318370
- 24 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302183

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302183&idx=5
  24th November 2017 - Schedule - 1 Specification & Service Levels
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302183&idx=6
  24th November 2017 - Schedule 2 - Pricing Response
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302183&idx=7
  24th November 2017 - Schedule 3 - Technical Response
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302183&idx=8
  24th November 2017 - Schedule 4 - Key Individuals
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302183&idx=9
  24th November 2017 - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302183&idx=1
  24th November 2017 - Covering Letter & Comments
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302183&idx=2
  24th November 2017 - Evaluation Guide & Award Criteria
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302183&idx=3
  24th November 2017 - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302183&idx=4
  24th November 2017 - Instructions to Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302183
  Childcare & Early Learning - Deposit Guarantee Scheme - Childcare & Early Learning Deposit Guarantee Scheme
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318370
  Childcare & Early Learning - Deposit Guarantee Scheme - Childcare & Early Learning Deposit Guarantee Scheme

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000520391
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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