--- title: "Quality Funded Early Learning & Childcare in Dundee" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000598083" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000598083" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000598083.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000598083.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL" published: "2019-10-01" --- # Quality Funded Early Learning & Childcare in Dundee Buyer: DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000598083 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000598083) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000598083.json) ## Summary Dundee City Council is initiating a tender process for the "Quality Funded Early Learning & Childcare in Dundee". This procurement falls under the services category and focuses on addressing the increased entitlement to funded Early Learning and Childcare (ELC), set to rise from 600 to 1140 hours per child from August 2020. The aim is to provide quality ELC through a Funding Follows the Child approach, accessible to eligible children in Dundee. Key events include planned training sessions for potential providers on 21st October 2019 at Dudhope Castle, Dundee, and a future notice expected on 4th November 2019. The procurement is currently at the planning stage. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses in early childhood education and care, including private nurseries, childminders, and third-sector organisations. Providers are required to meet specific national standards, making this an excellent opportunity for those who can demonstrate quality care and educational delivery. Participation in the training sessions is a valuable step for organisations looking to better understand the tender requirements and increase their chances of being awarded a contract in this burgeoning sector. ## Notice From August 2020, children's entitlement to funded Early Learning & Childcare (ELC) is increasing from 600 hours to 1140 hours. This provision will utilise a Funding Follows the Child approach. Funded hours are free to parents at the point of access. Eligibility for ELC will be determined by the Local Authority but broadly: children will become eligible on the first day of the school term after their third birthday. Children who are two years old and whose parents are in receipt of certain benefits or children who are 'looked after' or the subject of a kinship or guardianship order may also be eligible. All providers delivering the funded hours will have to meet the National Standard, regardless of whether the funded hours are provided by a setting in the public, private or third sectors including provision offered by childminders. The National Standard sets out a clear and consistent set of quality criteria. ### Lot Information Early Learning & Childcare for Eligible 3-5 Year Olds Early Learning & Childcare for eligible 3-5 year old children. Eligibility will be determined by the Local Authority but broadly children will become eligible on the first day of the school term after their third birthday. Early Learning & Childcare for Eligible 2 Year Olds Early Learning & Childcare for 2 year old children whose parents are in receipt of certain benefits or children who are "looked after" or the subject of kinship or guardianship order may also be eligible. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT367721 | | 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 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Nov 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 | DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | DUNDEE | | Post town | Dundee | | Postcode | DD4 9FF | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City | | Local authority | Dundee City | | Electoral ward | North East | | Westminster constituency | Arbroath and Broughty Ferry | | Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80110000 - Pre-school education services - 85312110 - Child daycare services ## Release History - 1 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT367721 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT367721&idx=3 3rd October 2019 - Information on Training Sessions and how to book a place - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT367721&idx=4 3rd October 2019 - Information on Training Sessions and how to book a place - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT367721&idx=1 3rd October 2019 - Information on Training Sessions and how to book a place - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT367721&idx=2 3rd October 2019 - Information on how to book a place at the Training Sessions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT367721 Quality Funded Early Learning & Childcare in Dundee - From August 2020, children's entitlement to funded Early Learning & Childcare (ELC) is increasing from 600 hours to 1140 hours. This provision will utilise a Funding Follows the Child approach. Funded hours are free to parents at the point of access. Eligibility for ELC will be determined by the Local Authority but broadly: children will become eligible on the first day of the school term after their third birthday. Children who are two years old and whose parents are in receipt of certain benefits or children who are 'looked after' or the subject of a kinship or guardianship order may also be eligible. All providers delivering the funded hours will have to meet the National Standard, regardless of whether the funded hours are provided by a setting in the public, private or third sectors including provision offered by childminders. The National Standard sets out a clear and consistent set of quality criteria. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.dundeecity.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=598083 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000598083 - https://www.gov.scot/publications/funding-follows-child-national-standard-early-learning-childcare-providers-principles-practice/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000598083. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000598083.json.