--- title: "Early Learning and Childcare Partner Centre Provision 2018-2019" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000547863" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000547863" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000547863.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000547863.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MORAY COUNCIL" published: "2018-06-25" --- # Early Learning and Childcare Partner Centre Provision 2018-2019 Buyer: MORAY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000547863 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000547863) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000547863.json) ## Summary The Moray Council is initiating a procurement process for the "Early Learning and Childcare Partner Centre Provision 2018-2019," which falls under the services category and specifically focuses on providing early learning and childcare for children in the Moray area. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the application deadline set for 5pm on Monday, 16th July 2018. Interested parties must deliver their applications to Moray Council's headquarters in Elgin, UK, ensuring all required documentation is submitted by the specified deadline. Communications regarding this tender will continue with a future notice expected on 1st August 2018. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the early years education sector, particularly those specialising in early learning and childcare services. Companies that are licenced with a valid Care Inspectorate Registration, possess adequate public and employee liability insurance, and have experience operating in similar settings will be well-placed to compete. Engaging in this procurement could not only enhance service offerings but also secure funding through the Moray Council for eligible children in the specified age group. ## Notice Early Learning and Childcare Partner Centre Provision 2018-2019 ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Moray Council has a duty, under Section 1 of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980, to provide appropriate Early Learning & Childcare for children in the Moray area who are aged five and under, and who have not yet commenced attendance at school. Partner providers of Early Learning & Childcare in Moray are entitled to receive funding for children born between 1st March 2014 and 29th February 2016. Funding is also available for children born between 15th August 2013 and 28th February 2014 whose entry to Primary School has been deferred. The level of funding is determined annually by The Moray Council. The funding level for 2018-2019 financial year is as per attached Agreement. Interested suppliers are required to submit the following documentation on application: A valid Care Inspectorate Registration Certificate A copy of their Public Liability Insurance (minimum GBP5 million) A copy of their Employee Liability Insurance This information should be returned by 5pm on Monday 16th July 2018. If hand delivering please ensure you ask someone to collect from you and do not leave at the access point.. Interested suppliers are required to submit the following documentation on application: valid Care Inspectorate Registration Certificate, copy of their Public Liability Insurance (min GBP5m), copy of their Employee Liability Insurance. This should be returned by 5pm on Monday 16th July 2018. If hand delivering please ensure you ask someone to collect from you and do not leave at the access point. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN323089 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Aug 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MORAY COUNCIL | | Locality | ELGIN | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV30 1BX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Moray | | Electoral ward | Elgin City North | | Westminster constituency | Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey | | Delivery location | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80110000 - Pre-school education services ## Release History - 25 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN323089 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN323089&idx=1 25th June 2018 - ELC Providers - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN323089&idx=2 25th June 2018 - Covering Letter, Agreement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN323089 Early Learning and Childcare Partner Centre Provision 2018-2019 - Early Learning and Childcare Partner Centre Provision 2018-2019 ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.moray.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000547863 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=547863 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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