---
title: "Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000604489"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ANGUS COUNCIL"
published: "2020-05-05"
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# Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus

Buyer: ANGUS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000604489

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## Summary

Angus Council is seeking suppliers for its "Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus" contract. This procurement, classified under services in the education and social protection sectors, is currently at the Award stage, having been signed on 30 March 2020. The total contract value is £31,000,000, with a duration of up to 36 months and an option to extend for a further 24 months. The contract primarily applies to the local authority area of Angus and is conducted through an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in childcare services, particularly those specialising in early learning and education. Suppliers that can demonstrate compliance with the minimum qualification requirements outlined in the Invitation to Tender are encouraged to apply. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the childcare sector, including nurseries, playgroups, and childminding services, would be well-positioned to compete, thus contributing to the expansion of their market presence in the region.

## Notice

Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus will consist of education and care, of a kind which is suitable for eligible children, regard being had to the importance of interactions and other experiences which support learning and development in a caring and nurturing setting.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Invitation to Tender (ITT) document attached to the Contract Notice describes the procurement.. The duration of the contract is up to 36 months with provision for the authority to extend the contract by up to a further 24 (12 plus 12)months, subject to procurement rules.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386285 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ANGUS COUNCIL |
| Locality | FORFAR |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD8 1AN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Angus |
| Electoral ward | Forfar and District |
| Westminster constituency | Angus and Perthshire Glens |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 65 |
| Supplier names | ABBEY PLAYGROUP; ADEN PROJECTS LTD. T/A SMALLWORLD NURSERY; ALYSON GALE; AMY'S CHILDMINDING; ANGUS COUNCIL; BEACH BAIRNS CHILDMINDING SERVICE; BUSY BEES DUNDEE; CAROLINE CATHRO; CHARLESTON PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP; CHILDMINDER; CHIMES PLAYGROUP; CONDOR PLAYGROUP; DAWN HOUSTON CHILDMINDING; DIANN BAXTER CHILDMINDER; DONNA MCEWING CHILDMINDING; DOREEN HALLY CHILDMINDING; EDZELL PLAYGROUP; FERRYDEN PLAYGROUP; FRIOCKHEIM AND KINNELL PLAYGROUP; GEMMA'S CHILDMINDING; GRANGE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP; HAYSHEAD PLAYGROUP; HELPING HANDS NURSERY, DUNDEE & ANGUS COLLEGE; INVERBROTHOCK PLAYGROUP; JACK AND JILL'S ELITE NURSERY; JENIS RAINBOW CUBS; JOANNE MCKENZIE CHILDMINDING; KELI TOTS; LADYBIRD PLAYGROUP; LEANNE URQUHART; LEMON TREE NURSERY FORFAR; LESLEY’S LITTLE SPARKLES; LETHAM PLAYGROUP; LITTLE BEEHIVE NURSERY; LITTLE CHARMS CHILDMKNDING; LITTLE CHERUBS CHILDMINDING; LITTLE RAES OF SUNSHINE; LOCHSIDE PLAYGROUP; LOUISE MCFARLANE REGISTERED CHILDMINDER; LYNDA MARR; MAGGIE REID; MAZ'S CHILDCARE; MCKIRDAY CHILDMINDING; MOTHERGOOSE PLAYGROUP; MRS.; MUIRFIELD PLAYGROUP; NEWTYLE & EASSIE PLAYGROUP; NICOLA REID; PANMURE PRE SCHOOL; PLAYSPACES BRECHIN; ROMPERS PRIVATE NURSERY; ROSEMOUNTS LITTLE RASCALS; SCALLYWAGS CHILDRENS NURSERY; SHARON BIRKETT; SHARON REID CHILDMINDING; SHAUNAGH CHILDMINDING; SHIRLEY; STEPPING STONES PG; SUNSHINE PLAYSCHOOL; SUSAN CROMPTON; SUSANCOX CHILDMINDING; THE WENDYHOUSE CHILDREN'S NURSERY; THE WENDYHOUSE CHILDRENS NURSERY; TIDDLYWINKS NURSERY SCHOOL; TRACY PATERSON CHILDMINDING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312110 - Child daycare services

## Release History

- 5 May 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386285
- 15 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372291

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV372291&idx=10
  13th December 2019 - Minute of the meeting on Sustainable Rates held on Thursday 5th December 2019.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV372291&idx=9
  4th December 2019 - Terms and Conditions of Contract for the provision of Funded ELC in Angus.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV372291&idx=8
  26th November 2019 - Sustainable Rates Meeting - Thurs 5 December 2019 at 6.30pm Venue - Arbroath High School (library)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV372291&idx=7
  20th November 2019 - Q&A - Buyers response to question on sustainable rates
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV372291&idx=6
  18th November 2019 - Funding Follows the Child and the National Standard for ELC Providers - Operating Guidance
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV372291&idx=1
  18th November 2019 - Invitation to Tender for Funded ELC in Angus
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV372291&idx=2
  18th November 2019 - Specification of Requirements for Funded ELC in Angus
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV372291&idx=3
  18th November 2019 - Specification of Requirements - Appendix 1 - Data Processing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV372291&idx=4
  18th November 2019 - Specification of Requirements - Appendix 2 - Nominated Representatives
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV372291&idx=5
  18th November 2019 - Funding Follows the Child and the National Standard for ELC Providers - Principles and Practice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372291
  Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus - Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus will consist of education and care, of a kind which is suitable for eligible children, regard being had to the importance of interactions and other experiences which support learning and development in a caring and nurturing setting.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386285
  Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus - Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus will consist of education and care, of a kind which is suitable for eligible children, regard being had to the importance of interactions and other experiences which support learning and development in a caring and nurturing setting.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.angus.gov.uk/
- http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/contents/made
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000604489
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/

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