---
title: "Development and Support Officer"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000522157"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000522157.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
published: "2017-12-19"
---

# Development and Support Officer

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000522157

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## Summary

The Scottish Borders Council is seeking a Development and Support Officer to enhance early learning and childcare practices. This procurement falls under the services category, supported by an open procedure, and has recently been awarded. The successful contract was signed on 31 March 2017, with a total value of £41,582. The initiative aims to improve service quality for parent and toddler groups, aligning with corporate priorities in the environmental and cultural sectors. The location for service delivery is primarily Newtown St Boswells.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in early childhood education, as well as those specialising in community-focused support services. Companies that possess experience in enhancing educational frameworks and promoting equitable childcare solutions would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. By aligning their offerings with the Scottish Borders Council's commitments to quality and inclusivity, such businesses can position themselves effectively to expand their service reach and impact.

## Notice

To work directly with and support early learning and childcare settings and parent and toddler groups to improve practice, reduce inequalities and work towards quality managed services using an assets based approach in line with SBC corporate priorities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD NOTICE: To work directly with and support early learning and childcare settings and parent and toddler groups to improve practice, reduce inequalities and work towards quality managed services using an assets based approach in line with SBC corporate priorities.. This service is covered in Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 under the "light touch" Regime - under the terms of the Act the requirement to detail the contact award criteria is not applicable.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304556 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 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 | £41,582 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 0SA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80110000 - Pre-school education services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304556

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304556
  Development and Support Officer - To work directly with and support early learning and childcare settings and parent and toddler groups to improve practice, reduce inequalities and work towards quality managed services using an assets based approach in line with SBC corporate priorities.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000522157

## Provenance

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