---
title: "Early Learning and Childcare Procurement Engagement Sessions"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000596752"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000596752.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-09-04"
---

# Early Learning and Childcare Procurement Engagement Sessions

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000596752

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## Summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Early Learning and Childcare Procurement Engagement Sessions," aimed at expanding early learning services in Dumfries and Galloway, UK. This process is currently in the planning stage, with key engagement sessions scheduled for September 10, 18, and 19, 2019, at various locations including The Bridge Dumfries and McMillan Hall. Interested parties can register their interest and obtain more details via the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in childcare services, education, and community services, especially those looking to expand their offerings in response to the Scottish Government's commitment to enhance early learning entitlements. Companies equipped to deliver quality services in this sector, particularly local providers or those with experience in educational and childcare settings, would be well-positioned to compete for contracts stemming from this engagement process.

## Notice

Engagement Sessions in Dumfries and Galloway to provide an overview of the process

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Early Learning and Childcare is expanding with a commitment from Scottish Government to increase the entitlement from 600 hours to 1140 hours for all eligible children. Engagement Sessions will be held in Dumfries and Galloway to provide an overview of the process: September 10th The Bridge Dumfries 19:00 September 18th McMillan Hall Newton Stewart 19:00 September 19th Castle Douglas Town Hall 19:00

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365183 |
| 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 | 4 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 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 | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 2HP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80110000 - Pre-school education services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365183

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP365183&idx=2
  9th October 2019 - Presentation from engagement events - info event
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP365183&idx=1
  9th October 2019 - Presentation from engagement events - how to register on PCS portal
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365183
  Early Learning and Childcare Procurement Engagement Sessions - Engagement Sessions in Dumfries and Galloway to provide an overview of the process

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000596752
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=596752

## Provenance

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