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title: "CE-143-19 Provision of Early Learning and Childcare Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000606444"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# CE-143-19 Provision of Early Learning and Childcare Services

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000606444

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## Summary

The South Ayrshire Council has awarded a contract for the Provision of Early Learning and Childcare Services. The council initiated a tender process with the objective of setting up a Flexible Framework Agreement to fulfil their duty of providing early learning and childcare services within South Ayrshire. The contract, with a total value of £1,595.34 GBP, was awarded on August 15, 2022. The contract was signed as part of the award stage, following the completion of the tender process.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the services sector, to compete for providing early learning and childcare services in South Ayrshire. The contracting authority, South Ayrshire Council, aims to work with suitably experienced and competent service providers to meet the requirements outlined in the Education (Scotland) Act 1996. Businesses interested in this opportunity should focus on demonstrating their capacity to deliver high-quality services and their ability to meet the specific criteria outlined by the council.

## Notice

The Education (Scotland) Act 1996 places a duty on the Council to secure and provide early learning and childcare within South Ayrshire. Therefore the Council has identified a requirement to set up a Flexible Framework Agreement and contract with suitably experienced and competent early learning and childcare Service Providers to ensure security of required places, in order to fulfil our duty.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Education (Scotland) Act 1996 places a duty on the Council to secure and provide early learning and childcare within South Ayrshire. Therefore the Council has identified a requirement to set up a Flexible Framework Agreement and contract with suitably experienced and competent early learning and childcare Service Providers to ensure security of required places, in order to fulfil our duty.

Renewal: See PCS Tender Documents

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT460556 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | This Flexible Framework Agreement will be open for applications continuously for a period of four (4) years. New entrants may be permitted to apply (and be awarded a Contract as part of the Flexible Framework) continuously, as per the Contract Notice. Service Providers appointed to the Flexible Framework Agreement will not require re-applying until the expiry of the four (4) year period. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,059,539 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA7 1DR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Ayr West |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 14 |
| Supplier names | ALPHABET YARD; BUSY BEES; COYLTON COMMUNITY NURSERY; DOONVALE PRIVATE NURSERY SCHOOL; FLY HIGH EARLY LEARNING & CHILDCARE; GRANNY SMITH'S NURSERY; KIRKTONHOLME NURSERY; LISA’S CHILDCAYR; MARINA VIEW NURSERY; PINE TREES NURSERY; RIVERBANK NURSERY; ROSEMARY LOGIE CHILDMINDING; THE MEADOWS PRIVATE DAY NURSERY; WELLINGTON SCHOOL (AYR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85312110 - Child daycare services

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT460556
- 1 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429295
- 7 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394342
- 2 Dec 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374051

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374051
  CE-143-19 Provision of Early Learning and Childcare Services - The Education (Scotland) Act 1996 places a duty on the Council to secure and provide early learning and childcare within South Ayrshire. Therefore the Council has identified a requirement to set up a Flexible Framework Agreement and contract with suitably experienced and competent early learning and childcare Service Providers to ensure security of required places, in order to fulfil our duty.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394342
  CE-143-19 Provision of Early Learning and Childcare Services - The Education (Scotland) Act 1996 places a duty on the Council to secure and provide early learning and childcare within South Ayrshire. Therefore the Council has identified a requirement to set up a Flexible Framework Agreement and contract with suitably experienced and competent early learning and childcare Service Providers to ensure security of required places, in order to fulfil our duty.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429295
  CE-143-19 Provision of Early Learning and Childcare Services - The Education (Scotland) Act 1996 places a duty on the Council to secure and provide early learning and childcare within South Ayrshire. Therefore the Council has identified a requirement to set up a Flexible Framework Agreement and contract with suitably experienced and competent early learning and childcare Service Providers to ensure security of required places, in order to fulfil our duty.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT460556
  CE-143-19 Provision of Early Learning and Childcare Services - The Education (Scotland) Act 1996 places a duty on the Council to secure and provide early learning and childcare within South Ayrshire. Therefore the Council has identified a requirement to set up a Flexible Framework Agreement and contract with suitably experienced and competent early learning and childcare Service Providers to ensure security of required places, in order to fulfil our duty.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000606444
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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