--- title: "Provision of Childminders Early Learning & Childcare for 2 Year Olds" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000533069" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000533069" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000533069.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000533069.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL" published: "2018-02-28" --- # Provision of Childminders Early Learning & Childcare for 2 Year Olds Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000533069 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000533069) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000533069.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by Fife Council for the contract titled "Provision of Childminders Early Learning & Childcare for 2 Year Olds". This tender falls under the services sector and is aimed at providing a flexible solution for childminding services in Fife, UK. Currently in the Tender stage, the submission period will close on 15th June 2018, following which the evaluation of submissions will take place. Interested parties must submit their applications in written form to the designated contact, Yahia Reggab, via email. This contract represents an excellent opportunity for childminding businesses and educational service providers looking to expand their operations within Fife. The open procedure allows a wide range of service providers to apply, especially those with experience in early years education and childcare. With a value of £48,000 and the potential for ongoing contracts, successful applicants can expect to grow their businesses within this flexible framework designed to secure essential services for the community. ## Notice The Early Years Team (Education) of Fife Council is looking for providers that can provide a flexible solution to allow Fife Council to receive applications from childminders interested in supplying the required services on an ongoing basis. This is to ensure adequate provision of service. This Flexible Framework is a pilot. This procedure shall be carried out by Fife Council in accordance with the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015, The Procurement Reform Act, and is covered by the 'light-touch' regime. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Early Years Team (Education) of Fife Council is looking for providers that can provide a flexible solution to allow Fife Council to receive applications from childminders interested in supplying the required services on an ongoing basis. This is to ensure adequate provision of service. This Flexible Framework is a pilot. This procedure shall be carried out by Fife Council in accordance with the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015, The Procurement Reform Act, and is covered by the 'light-touch' regime. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB311789 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 28 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £48,000 | | 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 | FIFE COUNCIL | | Locality | GLENROTHES | | Post town | Kirkcaldy | | Postcode | KY7 5LT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife | | Local authority | Fife | | Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton | | Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife | | Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312110 - Child daycare services ## Release History - 28 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB311789 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB311789&idx=2 28th February 2018 - TN1 Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB311789&idx=3 28th February 2018 - Terms & Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB311789&idx=4 28th February 2018 - TN2 Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB311789&idx=5 28th February 2018 - Please complete the TN2 document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB311789&idx=1 28th February 2018 - Guidance - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB311789 Provision of Childminders Early Learning & Childcare for 2 Year Olds - The Early Years Team (Education) of Fife Council is looking for providers that can provide a flexible solution to allow Fife Council to receive applications from childminders interested in supplying the required services on an ongoing basis. This is to ensure adequate provision of service. This Flexible Framework is a pilot. This procedure shall be carried out by Fife Council in accordance with the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015, The Procurement Reform Act, and is covered by the 'light-touch' regime. ## Notice URLs - http://www.fifedirect.org.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=533069 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=533069 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000533069 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## 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-r6ebe6-0000533069. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000533069.json.