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title: "Quality Funded Early Learning & Childcare (1140 hours)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000602448"
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published: "2020-09-22"
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# Quality Funded Early Learning & Childcare (1140 hours)

Buyer: DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL, CONTRACTS TEAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000602448

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## Summary

Dundee City Council's Contracts Team has completed the procurement process for the "Quality Funded Early Learning & Childcare (1140 hours)", aimed at expanding early childhood education options in Dundee. This initiative addresses the increased entitlement to funded Early Learning & Childcare for eligible children starting August 2020. The total value of the contracts is £25,000,000 for both the Early Learning & Childcare for Eligible 2 Year Olds and 3-5 Year Olds, with the award notices published in August 2020. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the main category classified under services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for childcare providers and educational institutions to expand their services in Dundee. Businesses that operate licensed childcare facilities, early education centres, or are registered childminders will find themselves uniquely positioned to apply, especially those specialising in care for children aged 2-5 years. With substantial funding available, potential suppliers could enhance their operational capacities and access a steady flow of clients benefiting from the funded hours.

## 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 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.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 years

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.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395429 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2020 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Annually |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| Lots value | £25,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL, CONTRACTS TEAM |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 36 |
| Supplier names | BALGILLO NURSERY; BALGILLO NURSERY ARDLER; BALGILLO NURSERY LANGLEA PLACE; BALGILLO NURSERY TOO; BUMBLY BEES; BUSY BEES AT DUNDEE WEST; BUTTERFLIES NURSERY SCHOOL; BUTTERFLIES NURSERY SCHOOL - KINGSWAY EAST; BUTTONS AND BOWS NURSERY; CAMPHILL GROVE CARE LTD T/AS LITTLE PEOPLE NURSERY; CHERRY BLOSSOM NURSERY SCHOOL; FLEXIBLE CHILDCARE SERVICES SCOTLAND; FORTHILL OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB; GREAT BEGINNINGS CHILDCARE SERVICES; HAPPY DAYS NURSERY; HIGH SCHOOL OF DUNDEE NURSERY; LESLEY GRANT CHILDMINDER; LITTLE SCHOLARS DAY NURSERY; LORI BRANNAN-CHILDMINDING SERVICES; LYNN BROWN CHILDMINDING; MRS; MUMMY DAY CARE; NURSERY RHYMES; ORANGES AND LEMONS; ORANGES AND LEMONS (ROSEBANK; ORANGES AND LEMONS NURSERY; ORANGES AND LEMONS NURSERY TECHNOLOGY PARK; RAINBOW BRIGHT CHILDCARE; RED SQUIRREL CHILDREN'S NURSERY; ROSEANGLE HOUSE NURSERY; ROSEMARY PEET CHILDMINDING; RUGRATS PRIVATE DAY NURSERY; THE UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE NURSERY; TRACEY DEWAR/HAGAN; TRACEY THOMAS CHILDMINDING SERVICE; WONDERYEARS NURSERY DUNDEE LTD TA NINEWELLS NURSERY |

## 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

- 22 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395429
- 5 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371218

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371218&idx=6
  6th November 2019 - Contracts/Education Presentation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371218&idx=7
  6th November 2019 - Service Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371218&idx=8
  6th November 2019 - Business Gateway Leaflet
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371218&idx=9
  6th November 2019 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371218&idx=10
  6th November 2019 - Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371218&idx=11
  6th November 2019 - Certification (to be signed and submitted)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371218&idx=1
  6th November 2019 - Eligibility Questionnaire - All Settings
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371218&idx=2
  6th November 2019 - Eligibility Questionnaire - Childminders
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371218&idx=3
  6th November 2019 - Evaluation Guidance - All Settings
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371218&idx=4
  6th November 2019 - Evaluation Guidance - Childminders
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371218&idx=5
  6th November 2019 - Presentation by Supplier Development Programme
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371218
  Quality Funded Early Learning & Childcare (1140 hours) - 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395429
  Quality Funded Early Learning & Childcare (1140 hours) - 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
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000602448

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