--- title: "Early Learning and Childcare - Partner Provider - Flexible Framework" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000613942" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000613942" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000613942.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000613942.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2020-04-02" --- # Early Learning and Childcare - Partner Provider - Flexible Framework Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000613942 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000613942) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000613942.json) ## Summary West Lothian Council is currently facilitating a tender process titled "Early Learning and Childcare - Partner Provider - Flexible Framework." This procurement falls within the services category and is located in Livingston, UK. The tender is at the planning stage, with a deadline for submissions now extended to April 14, 2020, to accommodate recent changes. Applicants will need to demonstrate compliance with National Standards criteria, and the hourly rate for the services is set at £6.80. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, allowing various service providers to apply and compete for contract placements within the framework. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the early years and childcare services sector, particularly those that have experience in adhering to strict quality and national standards. Companies that can showcase their ability to meet the council's criteria and demonstrate financial stability will be well-positioned to compete. With the framework being reopened annually to new providers, there’s an ongoing potential for both established and emerging businesses in this sector to gain access to valuable contracts and support local childcare provisions. ## Notice West Lothian Council intend to establish a Flexible framework for early Learning and Childcare to supplement it's in house service provision. In addition to passing the Qualification Stage, Service providers appointed to the framework will be required to demonstrate that they meet the National Standards criteria and sub criteria and be prepared to accept the Council's hourly rate of 6.80 GBP per hour. ### Lot Information Lot 1 West Lothian Council intend to establish a Flexible framework for early Learning and Childcare to supplement it's in house service provision. In addition to passing the Qualification Stage, Service providers appointed to the framework will be required to demonstrate that they meet the National Standards criteria and sub criteria and be prepared to accept the Council's hourly rate of 6.80 GBP per hour. As this service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the contract value exceeds 750,000 euros over the contract period, the Council will be using the afforded flexibility of the Light Touch Regime. The Council will be able to re-open the framework to new providers every 12 months and notwithstanding equal treatment, non discrimination and transparency requirements will also provide for flexibility with the award criteria which will be contained within the Invitation to Tender documents.. Information regarding the allocation of points is contained within the Award Criteria and Weightings section of the Invitation to Tender. Renewal: The Council will have sole discretion to extend the contact for a period of up to 1 year ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384879 | | Notice type | OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Apr 2020 | | Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2020 - 31 Jul 2023 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 2 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384879 - 27 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384437 - 17 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383994 - 9 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383403 - 11 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380660 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380660 Early Learning and Childcare - Partner Provider - Flexible Framework - West Lothian Council intend to establish a Flexible framework for early Learning and Childcare to supplement it's in house service provision. In addition to passing the Qualification Stage, Service providers appointed to the framework will be required to demonstrate that they meet the National Standards criteria and sub criteria and be prepared to accept the Council's hourly rate of 6.80 GBP per hour. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000613942 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/livingston-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court - https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000613942. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000613942.json.