--- title: "Flexible Early Learning and Childcare Service - 1140hrs Expansion" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000615430" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000615430" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000615430.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000615430.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2020-02-20" --- # Flexible Early Learning and Childcare Service - 1140hrs Expansion Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000615430 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000615430) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000615430.json) ## Summary Aberdeenshire Council is planning to establish a Flexible Framework for the Flexible Early Learning and Childcare Service - 1140hrs Expansion. This initiative is mandated by the Scottish Government under the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014, aiming to provide funded placements of 1140 hours per year for eligible children aged 2 to those not yet in Primary School, effective from August 2020. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the application process opening on 20th February 2020. Interested parties are encouraged to apply via email, and the initial review of applications is expected to take 6 weeks, with ongoing reviews thereafter. The delivery location for services will be Aberdeenshire, UK. This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the early learning and childcare sector, particularly those offering childminding and nursery services. Businesses that can meet national standards and comply with the Council's requirements will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Flexible Framework, which has a proposed duration of 3 years with the potential for a 2-year extension, allows providers to apply every 3 months, thereby offering regular opportunities for engagement and service provision within the local community. ## Notice Aberdeenshire Council (the "Council") is required by Scottish Government, under the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014, to provide a funded placement of 1140 hours per year to all eligible 2 year olds and all children aged from 3 to those not yet attending Primary School, effective from August 2020. ### Lot Information Childminders Aberdeenshire Council (the "Council") is required by Scottish Government, under the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014, to provide a funded placement of 1140 hours per year to all eligible 2 year olds and all children aged from 3 to those not yet attending Primary School, effective from August 2020. In accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Regulation 74, the Council intend to establish a Flexible Framework to secure external providers who can supplement the Council's internal early learning and childcare provision. The proposed Framework will be for 3 years, with an option to extend for two additional years. There will also be options for Tenderers to apply to the Framework every 3 months. The Funding Follows the Child approach places choice in parents' and carers' hands allowing them to access their child's funded entitlement with a range of ELC providers, therefore the Council are seeking to set up a Flexible Framework for the provision of early learning and childcare services under the Light Touch Rules contained within the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. All providers who apply and meet the national standards, legislation, the Council's procedural requirements as set out in the Invitation to Tender and accept the rates and contract terms set out by the Council shall be accepted to deliver funded provision through the Flexible Framework. All applications are to be sent to the 1140fundedprovidercontract@aberdeenshire.gov.uk email address. Ideally, if these applications could be completed electronically, rather than scanned and sent. This will ensure that the tender process is kept as efficient as possible. The application process opens on 20th February 2020 and the initial review of applications will take 6 weeks with applications being reviewed thereafter on an ongoing basis. The link will take you to the procurement page on the Aberdeenshire Council website. Access further information and documentation here: https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/childcare-and-early-learning/become-funded-provider/ Nurseries Aberdeenshire Council (the "Council") is required by Scottish Government, under the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014, to provide a funded placement of 1140 hours per year to all eligible 2 year olds and all children aged from 3 to those not yet attending Primary School, effective from August 2020. In accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Regulation 74, the Council intend to establish a Flexible Framework to secure external providers who can supplement the Council's internal early learning and childcare provision. The proposed Framework will be for 3 years, with an option to extend for two additional years. There will also be options for Tenderers to apply to the Framework every 3 months. The Funding Follows the Child approach places choice in parents' and carers' hands allowing them to access their child's funded entitlement with a range of ELC providers, therefore the Council are seeking to set up a Flexible Framework for the provision of early learning and childcare services under the Light Touch Rules contained within the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. All providers who apply and meet the national standards, legislation, the Council's procedural requirements as set out in the Invitation to Tender and accept the rates and contract terms set out by the Council shall be accepted to deliver funded provision through the Flexible Framework. All applications are to be sent to the 1140fundedprovidercontract@aberdeenshire.gov.uk email address. Ideally, if these applications could be completed electronically, rather than scanned and sent. This will ensure that the tender process is kept as efficient as possible. The application process opens on 20th February 2020 and the initial review of applications will take 6 weeks with applications being reviewed thereafter on an ongoing basis. The link will take you to the procurement page on the Aberdeenshire Council website. Access further information and documentation here: https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/childcare-and-early-learning/become-funded-provider/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381532 | | 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 | 20 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 21 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 | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB16 5GB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 20 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381532 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381532 Flexible Early Learning and Childcare Service - 1140hrs Expansion - Aberdeenshire Council (the "Council") is required by Scottish Government, under the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014, to provide a funded placement of 1140 hours per year to all eligible 2 year olds and all children aged from 3 to those not yet attending Primary School, effective from August 2020. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000615430 - https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/childcare-and-early-learning/become-funded-provider/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=615430 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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