---
title: "Early Learning & Childcare - 2020 Phasing In"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000599413"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2019-09-30"
---

# Early Learning & Childcare - 2020 Phasing In

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000599413

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## Summary

West Lothian Council is seeking to enhance its Early Learning and Childcare services through a recent procurement process titled "Early Learning & Childcare - 2020 Phasing In." This initiative is designed to provide childcare for all three and four-year-olds, as well as eligible two-year-olds in West Lothian. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to several suppliers following an open procedure. The contract was signed on 31 July 2019 and has a total value of £700,000. The services will be delivered within the Livingston area, specifically targeting the region classified under general public services.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the childcare sector, particularly those already providing services similar to the requirements set by West Lothian Council. Businesses that focus on early years education and possess the capability to offer quality childcare will be well-suited to participate in future tenders. The strong emphasis on supporting children's learning as part of the award criteria underscores the demand for innovative and high-quality services in this field, making it an attractive prospect for local childcare providers looking to expand their offerings.

## Notice

Early Learning and Childcare provision for all 3 and 4 year olds, as well as eligible two year olds in West Lothian.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Additional Early Learning and Childcare provision to supplement the Council's in house and other external service provision (Contract Reference CC6000) which is due to expire 31 July 2020.. As the Council stipulated a fixed hourly rate, there was no requirement for any price evaluation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT367786 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £700,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | A.E.N.LIMITED; ABC PRIVATE NURSERY; ABC TOTS; LITTLE FLYERS; OAKWELL CHILDREN'S NURSERY; RIVERSIDE COTTAGE NURSERY; THE KIDZ STOP; THE NURTURE NURSERY; WEE GEMS ARMADALE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT367786

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT367786
  Early Learning & Childcare - 2020 Phasing In - Early Learning and Childcare provision for all 3 and 4 year olds, as well as eligible two year olds in West Lothian.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2468/Contract-Opportunities
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000599413

## Provenance

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