--- title: "2018 - Early Learning and Childcare 3 and 4 Year olds" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000540800" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000540800" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000540800.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000540800.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL" published: "2019-02-07" --- # 2018 - Early Learning and Childcare 3 and 4 Year olds Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000540800 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000540800) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000540800.json) ## Summary Scottish Borders Council is seeking providers for the "2018 - Early Learning and Childcare 3 and 4 Year Olds" framework agreement, which has been active since 2nd May and will close for submissions on 12th June 2018. This procurement process falls under the services category and is classified as an open procedure, allowing interested parties to apply for inclusion in the framework for the provision of childcare services. The framework caters to the Scottish Borders region, with detailed submissions evaluated based on minimum standards and quality criteria. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in early learning and childcare services. Providers offering innovative, high-quality childcare solutions will be particularly well-suited to compete for contracts under this framework. With room for multiple providers, successful participation in this tender can facilitate long-term partnerships with the council and increase visibility in the childcare market within the region. ## Notice Scottish Borders Council's Framework Agreement for the provision of Early Learning and Childcare 3 and 4 years old has opened from 2nd May until 12th June 2018. During this period providers currently not on the Framework Agreement and wish to make application for inclusion on the Framework Agreement for the remainder of the original term can apply. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Parents will be guided to the list to enable them to make the choice of placement for their child. For further detail regarding the placements can be found in Schedule A (terms and Conditions) and Schedule B (Specification). The process to qualify for participation will be through a set of required minimum standards and a series of quality based questions. The minimum standards and award criteria are as detailed within the document on Public Contracts Scotland Tender. Only those Providers achieving the required minimum standards will be eligible to be considered for inclusion on the list. It is anticipated that each Provider qualifying for participation on the list will be awarded an overarching contract, Parents will have the choice where to place their children.. The Value indicated is the value of the full Framework Agreement and not the value of placements to the providers awarded onto the Framework Agreement. Renewal: there is an option to extend for a further 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344489 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 7 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Oct 2018 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Annual Opening | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £3,000,000 | ## 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 | 3 | | Supplier names | KATRINA SKELTON CHILDMINDER; LYNDSEY'S LITTLE STARS; NATALIE'S CHILDCARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80110000 - Pre-school education services ## Release History - 7 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344489 - 2 May 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318093 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318093 2018 - Early Learning and Childcare 3 and 4 Year olds - Scottish Borders Council's Framework Agreement for the provision of Early Learning and Childcare 3 and 4 years old has opened from 2nd May until 12th June 2018. During this period providers currently not on the Framework Agreement and wish to make application for inclusion on the Framework Agreement for the remainder of the original term can apply. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344489 2018 - Early Learning and Childcare 3 and 4 Year olds - Scottish Borders Council's Framework Agreement for the provision of Early Learning and Childcare 3 and 4 years old has opened from 2nd May until 12th June 2018. During this period providers currently not on the Framework Agreement and wish to make application for inclusion on the Framework Agreement for the remainder of the original term can apply. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.scotborders.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000540800 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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