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title: "Early Learning and Childcare - Additional Capacity"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000550217"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2019-03-05"
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# Early Learning and Childcare - Additional Capacity

Buyer: EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000550217

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## Summary

The East Dunbartonshire Council is in the process of contracting for Early Learning and Childcare - Additional Capacity services, aimed at fulfilling the increased demand for childcare places. This procurement falls under the services category and is being conducted via an open procedure. The tender was initiated with a goal to appoint qualified suppliers, with the contract set to commence in August 2018 and lasting until July 2019. The deadline for submissions was 25 July 2018, and the focus for delivery is in Kirkintilloch, UK.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in early childhood education and care services, particularly those equipped to cater to fluctuating demands in childcare capacity. Companies that can navigate the requirements set by East Dunbartonshire Council and demonstrate a commitment to quality in service provision, training, or the community aspects of childcare will be well-positioned to succeed in this bidding process. Involvement in this contract may also be beneficial for large childcare providers looking to expand their operations within the local authority framework.

## Notice

The Chief Education Officer, on behalf of East Dunbartonshire Council, is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced Suppliers for the provision of Early Learning and Childcare places to accommodate additional capacity requirements which cannot be fulfilled by the existing arrangements. There will be no guarantee of any places being taken up during the contract period and individual orders shall be confirmed in writing as and when required. 3.10.4 The Contract shall be for a period of one year and will commence at the start of the session in August 2018 until July 2019. Uptake of places will be dependent on the demand for number of places, funding availability and parental preference. This Contract will only apply during term time as defined by East Dunbartonshire Council's Education Services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Chief Education Officer, on behalf of East Dunbartonshire Council, is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced Suppliers for the provision of Early Learning and Childcare places to accommodate additional capacity requirements which cannot be fulfilled by the existing arrangements. There will be no guarantee of any places being taken up during the contract period and individual orders shall be confirmed in writing as and when required. 3.10.4 The Contract shall be for a period of one year and will commence at the start of the session in August 2018 until July 2019. Uptake of places will be dependent on the demand for number of places, funding availability and parental preference. This Contract will only apply during term time as defined by East Dunbartonshire Council's Education Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347235 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIRKINTILLOCH |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G66 1TJ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire |
| Local authority | East Dunbartonshire |
| Electoral ward | Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Dunbartonshire |
| Delivery location | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TOWER HOUSE NURSERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312110 - Child daycare services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347235
- 12 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325073

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL325073&idx=1
  24th July 2018 - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL325073&idx=3
  24th July 2018 - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL325073&idx=2
  12th July 2018 - Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325073
  Early Learning and Childcare - Additional Capacity - The Chief Education Officer, on behalf of East Dunbartonshire Council, is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced Suppliers for the provision of Early Learning and Childcare places to accommodate additional capacity requirements which cannot be fulfilled by the existing arrangements. There will be no guarantee of any places being taken up during the contract period and individual orders shall be confirmed in writing as and when required. 3.10.4 The Contract shall be for a period of one year and will commence at the start of the session in August 2018 until July 2019. Uptake of places will be dependent on the demand for number of places, funding availability and parental preference. This Contract will only apply during term time as defined by East Dunbartonshire Council's Education Services.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347235
  Early Learning and Childcare - Additional Capacity - The Chief Education Officer, on behalf of East Dunbartonshire Council, is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced Suppliers for the provision of Early Learning and Childcare places to accommodate additional capacity requirements which cannot be fulfilled by the existing arrangements. There will be no guarantee of any places being taken up during the contract period and individual orders shall be confirmed in writing as and when required. 3.10.4 The Contract shall be for a period of one year and will commence at the start of the session in August 2018 until July 2019. Uptake of places will be dependent on the demand for number of places, funding availability and parental preference. This Contract will only apply during term time as defined by East Dunbartonshire Council's Education Services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000550217

## Provenance

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