---
title: "Early Learning & Childcare - Re-opening of framework 2020"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000626684"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2020-10-21"
---

# Early Learning & Childcare - Re-opening of framework 2020

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000626684

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves West Lothian Council, which is seeking bids for the "Early Learning & Childcare - Re-opening of framework 2020" contract. This competitive tender falls under the services category and is located in Livingston, UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender was officially submitted on 5th August 2020, with the bid submission deadline set for 4th September 2020. The award of the contract was completed on 12th October 2020, with the contract valued at approximately £200,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in early learning and childcare services, particularly SMEs capable of meeting the required national standards. Companies that are agile in adapting to light-touch regulatory frameworks and can potentially offer competitive hourly rates are well-positioned to compete. Providers who previously participated in the existing framework (Contract Reference CC10056) have an added advantage as they may not need to submit new applications to remain eligible for the framework. Therefore, businesses with a strong background in providing educational services to children would benefit from participating in this re-opened framework.

## Notice

Appointment to existing framework (Contract Reference CC10056) for Early Learning and Childcare by re-opening framework.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Appointment to the council's framework CC10056 (Early Learning & Childcare), by re-opening to new providers. West Lothian Council re-opened the framework as permitted by using the provisions of the Light Touch Regime.. The estimated value of 200,000 GBP is only for publication purposes as the estimated contract value was published in the Contract Award Notice for the main framework.

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=OCT397795 |
| 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 | 21 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2020 - 15 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Further notices will be dependant upon the needs of the Service. However, it is anticipated that the framework CC10056 will be re-opened annually. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £200,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FAMILY AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEST LOTHIAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80110000 - Pre-school education services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397795
- 5 Aug 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391978

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391978
  Early Learning & Childcare - Re-opening of framework 2020 - West Lothian Council wish to seek bid submissions from suitably qualified and experienced providers to supplement it's existing framework (Contract Reference CC10056) for Early Learning and Childcare and it's in house service provision.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397795
  Early Learning & Childcare - Re-opening of framework 2020 - Appointment to existing framework (Contract Reference CC10056) for Early Learning and Childcare by re-opening framework.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://westlothian.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000626684
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/30848

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