--- title: "Early Learning & Childcare" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000575790" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000575790" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000575790.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000575790.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2019-03-01" --- # Early Learning & Childcare Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000575790 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000575790) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000575790.json) ## Summary West Lothian Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Early Learning & Childcare," aimed at enhancing flexibility and choice for parents under the Scottish Government's "Funding Follows the Child" initiative. The event for suppliers is scheduled for 10:30 am on 22 March 2019, at Howden Park Centre in Livingston, UK. Interested parties should notify the Corporate Procurement Unit to confirm their attendance. The contract is expected to start on 1 August 2019 and last for one year, with additional communication planned for 12 April 2019. This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses in the childcare services sector, particularly those specialising in early learning and childcare provision. Companies that can align with the requirements set forth by the Scottish Government, especially those offering innovative solutions for early years education, will benefit the most. The Supplier Information Event will allow potential bidders to understand the project better and position themselves competitively for this contract. ## Notice To provide parents/carers with the required flexibility and choice in relation to'Funding follows the Child' published by the Scottish Government on 18 December 2018, West Lothian Council intend holding a Suppliers Event to describe a forthcoming procurement opportunity. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Government and West Lothian Council are committed to additional investment in early learning and childcare (ELC) to increase the funded entitlement from 600 to 1140 hours per year from August 2020. This applies to all 3 and 4 year olds, as well as eligible two year olds. To learn more about a forthcoming procurement opportunity, prospective bidders are invited to attend a Supplier Information Event. Those organisations interested in attending should confirm by notifying the Corporate Procurement Unit - CPU.CPU@westlothian.gov.uk. It is envisaged that this contract opportunity will commence 1 August 2019 and will be for a period of one year. This contract is scheduled to conclude at the same time as the council's Early Learning and Childcare contract CC6000 which commenced 1 August 2018. Informal enquiries should be directed to Donna Adam Strategic Resource Manager Education Services - Donna.Adam@westlothian.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347073 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - 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 | 1 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Apr 2019 | | 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 | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Locality | LIVINGSTON | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH54 6FF | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian | | Local authority | West Lothian | | Electoral ward | Livingston South | | Westminster constituency | Livingston | | Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80110000 - Pre-school education services ## Release History - 1 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347073 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347073 Early Learning & Childcare - To provide parents/carers with the required flexibility and choice in relation to'Funding follows the Child' published by the Scottish Government on 18 December 2018, West Lothian Council intend holding a Suppliers Event to describe a forthcoming procurement opportunity. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2468/Contract-Opportunities - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000575790 - https://www.gov.scot/ISBN/9781787814783 - https://www.gov.scot/publications/funding-follows-child-national-standard-early-learning-childcare-providers-frequently-asked-questions-local-authorities-providers/ - https://www.gov.scot/publications/funding-follows-child-national-standard-early-learning-childcare-providers-operating-guidance/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=575790 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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