---
title: "Provision of Childminders Early Learning & Childcare for 2 Year Olds"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000546044"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
published: "2018-06-18"
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# Provision of Childminders Early Learning & Childcare for 2 Year Olds

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000546044

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Fife Council as the buying organisation, seeking services under the tender titled "Provision of Childminders Early Learning & Childcare for 2 Year Olds." This procurement falls within the education and childcare industry category, specifically targeting service provision in Fife, UK. Currently, the process is in the active tender stage, with submissions open until 31st July 2019. The procurement method chosen is an open procedure, and interested providers can submit their applications electronically through the designated portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on childcare and early years education, particularly those who can offer flexible and ongoing services as childminders. Enterprises that specialise in educational services, after-school programmes, or family support services would find this procurement relevant. The open framework is designed to accommodate up to 20 participants, providing a unique chance for businesses to engage with Fife Council's initiatives supporting child development.

## 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 Open and Flexible Framework is a pilot.

### 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322437 |
| 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 | 18 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,000 |
| 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 6GH |
| 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

- 18 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322437

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322437
  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 Open and Flexible Framework is a pilot.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fifedirect.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000546044
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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