--- title: "Early Learning & Childcare Partner Providers" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000603573" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000603573" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000603573.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000603573.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2019-11-19" --- # Early Learning & Childcare Partner Providers Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000603573 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000603573) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000603573.json) ## Summary The West Lothian Council is planning a procurement process for the contract titled "Early Learning & Childcare Partner Providers," aimed at enhancing flexibility and choice for parents in relation to government-funded childcare. This initiative falls under the services industry category and pertains to the delivery of early learning and childcare in Livingston, UK. A Supplier Information Event is scheduled for 24th January 2020, where interested suppliers can learn more about the forthcoming procurement arrangements. Following this, further notices will be issued, with a future notice date set for 7th February 2020. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in early childhood education and care services, particularly those capable of supporting the increase of funded childcare hours from 600 to 1140 annually. Firms that can offer innovative childcare solutions, flexible services, or enhanced educational approaches would be particularly well-suited to compete. Participation in the Supplier Information Event is encouraged for those seeking to expand their presence in this sector and engage with the West Lothian Council's strategic goals. ## Notice To provide parents/carers with the required flexibility and choice in relation to Funding follows the Child published by the Scottish government on 18th December 2018, West Lothian Council intend holding a Supplier Event to describe forthcoming procurement arrangements. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Government and West Lothian Council are committed to additional investment in early leaning and childcare to increase the funded element from 600 to 1140 hours per year from August 2020. This applies to all 3 and 4 year old as well as eligible 2 year old's. To learn more about this procurement opportunity suppliers are invited to attend a Supplier Information Event at Howden Park Centre, Livingston on 24th January 2020 at 10:00am. Those interested in attending should confirm by notifying the Corporate Procurement Unit - CPU@westlothian.gov.uk.. Informal enquiries should be directed to Donna Adam - Strategic Resource Manager, Education Services. Donna.adam@westlothian.gov.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372749 | | 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 | 19 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Feb 2020 | | 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 | 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 - 80110000 - Pre-school education services ## Release History - 19 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372749 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV372749&idx=1 29th January 2020 - ELC Presentation. 24.01.2020 - Howden Park Centre, Livingston Questions within the Presentation. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372749 Early Learning & Childcare Partner Providers - To provide parents/carers with the required flexibility and choice in relation to Funding follows the Child published by the Scottish government on 18th December 2018, West Lothian Council intend holding a Supplier Event to describe forthcoming procurement arrangements. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=603573 - http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2468/Contract-Opportunities - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000603573 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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