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title: "Early Learning & Childcare - 2020 Phasing In"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000580905"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2019-05-31"
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# Early Learning & Childcare - 2020 Phasing In

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000580905

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## Summary

West Lothian Council is currently seeking to procure Early Learning and Childcare services through the open tender titled "Early Learning & Childcare - 2020 Phasing In". The procurement process is in the planning stage, with the tender period set to close on 1 July 2019. The awarded contract will commence on 19 August 2019 and extend until 14 August 2020, with a total estimated value of £700,000. This tender falls under the services category, focusing on general public services within the Livingston region of the UK.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses, particularly those specialising in childcare services. Firms that have experience in Early Learning and Childcare and meet the necessary quality and technical standards will find this tender suitable. Additionally, businesses with established frameworks and capabilities in delivering such services are encouraged to participate, as the successful providers will receive monthly payments for their services. The framework will allow up to 60 participants, increasing collaboration within the sector.

## Notice

With regard to the Scottish Government's 2020 Expansion, West Lothian Council has a requirement to procure Early Learning and Childcare provision from external service providers to supplement it's Early Learning & Childcare framework (contract reference CC6000) which commenced 1 August 2018. The council intend awarding a framework for the period 19 August 2019 to 14 August 2020. Payment for services will be monthly in advance with providers receiving payment for the following month within the first week of the aforementioned month. In accordance with section 67 (5) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, i.e. the cost element may also take the form of a fixed price or cost on the basis of which economic operators will compete on quality criteria only, the cost element is GBP5.00 per hour.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

With regard to the Scottish Government's 2020 Expansion, West Lothian Council has a requirement to procure Early Learning and Childcare provision from external service providers to supplement it's Early Learning & Childcare framework (contract reference CC6000) which commenced 1 August 2018. West Lothian Council will be awarding a framework whereby successful service providers will be appointed to the framework. The contract period will commence 19 August 2019 and will conclude 14 August 2020. There will be no available extension period.. Please note that in accordance with provisions 74 - 76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, the Council is utilizing the flexibility offered whilst complying with the EU Treaty principles of equal treatment and transparency. The council is reducing the timescales provided within the EU Directives whilst ensuring that a proportionate timescale is allowed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN355720 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - 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 | 31 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | £700,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services

## Release History

- 31 May 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN355720

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN355720
  Early Learning & Childcare - 2020 Phasing In - With regard to the Scottish Government's 2020 Expansion, West Lothian Council has a requirement to procure Early Learning and Childcare provision from external service providers to supplement it's Early Learning & Childcare framework (contract reference CC6000) which commenced 1 August 2018. The council intend awarding a framework for the period 19 August 2019 to 14 August 2020. Payment for services will be monthly in advance with providers receiving payment for the following month within the first week of the aforementioned month. In accordance with section 67 (5) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, i.e. the cost element may also take the form of a fixed price or cost on the basis of which economic operators will compete on quality criteria only, the cost element is GBP5.00 per hour.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000580905
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/11428/Changes-to-Public-Procurement-Rules

## Provenance

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