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title: "Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Places"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000629922"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2021-10-20"
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# Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Places

Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000629922

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## Summary

Renfrewshire Council is currently managing a **Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Places**, which aims to provide services to eligible pre-school children within the Renfrewshire area. This procurement process is classified under the **services** category and is at the **Award** stage. The initial term of the framework is expected to commence from **April 2021** and will last until **April 2024**, with the option for two additional one-year extensions. The tender process employed is an **open procedure**, and bids were submitted electronically before the deadline on **November 4, 2020**.

This tender offers significant opportunities for **small and medium enterprises (SMEs)** operating in the childcare sector, including nurseries and childminders. Businesses that can ensure compliance with specific quality standards, meet insurance requirements, and provide qualified staff will be well-positioned to compete. The framework allows for multiple contracts, making it an excellent opportunity for providers to engage with the local council's funding initiatives, thereby fostering business growth in the early years care sector.

## Notice

Renfrewshire Council Children's Services manages the provision of Scottish Government Funding in respect of eligible pre-school children ("Child" or "Children") who attend nurseries or Childminders (Settings) within the Renfrewshire Council area. The Council intend to seek services through a Flexible Framework. The initial term of this Flexible Framework Contract is anticipated to commence in April 2021 to April 2024 with the option to extend on two further one year periods. Any Call-Off Contracts placed under the Flexible Framework may extend further than the Flexible Framework period.

### Lot Information

Registered Child Day-Care Providers

Renfrewshire Council Children's Services manages the provision of Scottish Government Funding in respect of eligible pre-school children ("Child" or "Children") who attend nurseries or Childminders (Settings) within the Renfrewshire Council area. The Council intend to seek services through a Flexible Framework. The initial term of this Flexible Framework is anticipated to commence in April 2021 to April 2024 with the option to extend on two further one year periods (3 + 1 + 1), contracts placed under this Flexible Framework are intended to commence in August 2021, please be advised that any Call-Off Contracts placed under the Flexible Framework may extend further than the Flexible Framework period.. Prospective providers must meet the selection criteria as detailed in this contract notice and also meet the required technical criteria as detailed in the Tender Documents.

Registered Childminders

Renfrewshire Council Children's Services manages the provision of Scottish Government Funding in respect of eligible pre-school children ("Child" or "Children") who attend nurseries or Childminders (Settings) within the Renfrewshire Council area. The Council intend to seek services through a Flexible Framework. The initial term of this Flexible Framework is anticipated to commence in April 2021 to April 2024 with the option to extend on two further one year periods (3 + 1 + 1), contracts placed under this Flexible Framework are intended to commence in August 2021, please be advised that any Call-Off Contracts placed under the Flexible Framework may extend further than the Flexible Framework period.. Prospective providers must meet the selection criteria as detailed in this contract notice and also meet the required technical criteria as detailed in the Tender Documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430861 |
| 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 | 20 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £42,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 1JB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 44 |
| Supplier names | 3 BEARS NURSERY; ABBEY MILL CHILDCARE; ANNE MCINNES T/A LILLIPUT LANE NURSERY; APPLE BLOSSOM CHILDRENS NURSERY; BARBARA SNODGRASS; BERTRAM NURSERIES; CAIRELLOT NURSERY; CARLI'S KINDERGARTEN; CAROLE MCLACHLAN - CAROLE'S KIDDIES; CATHERINE WHYTE CHILDMINDING SERVICE; CATHERINE YOUNG; CHILDCARE FIRST; CHILDREN'S HOUR LIMITED - ABBEY NURSERY HOUSTON; CLAIRE CRAWFORD - CEE CEE'S CHILDCARE; COLLIN CARE; ENCHANTED FOREST NURSERY; ERSKINE COMMUNITY NURSERY, A SCIO; FIONA MURRAY; GENESIS (J&T; GLENIFFER NURSERY; GRYFFE MANOR NURSERY; HEATHER MURPHY T/A CARRIAGEHILL NURSERY; HELEN SMITH CHILDMINDING SERVICES; HELEN WARDROP; INCHINNAN COMMUNITY NURSERY COMMITTEE; INSAFE HANDS CHILDCARE; KAREN CHALMERS CHILDMINDER; KAREN FINNIE CHILDMINDING; KELLY RIX; KERRY GOUDIE CHILDMINDING; KILBARCHAN COMMUNITY NURSERY SCIO; KILPATRICK LEISURE LIMITED - LITTLE PANDAS NURSERY; LEAPS AND BOUNDS (SCOTLAND; LITTLE FLOWERS; LITTLE STARS (STIRLING; LYNDA MCLEOD T/A LYNDA’S CHILDCARE; MALGORZATA KOWALIK - T/A LITTLE RABBIT; MARY NORRIE; MID GAVIN NURSERY; ORCHARD GROVE NURSERIES; RAM 204 LTD T/A ABBEY NURSERY; RAM 211 LTD T/A LITTLE LEARNERS NURSERY; ROIN LTD. T/A JENNYSWELL NURSERY; STEPPING STONES NURSERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 85312100 - Daycare services
- 85312110 - Child daycare services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430861
- 1 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399448
- 29 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT395931

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT395931
  Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Places - Renfrewshire Council Children's Services manages the provision of Scottish Government Funding in respect of eligible pre-school children ("Child" or "Children") who attend nurseries or Childminders (Settings) within the Renfrewshire Council area. The Council intend to seek services through a Flexible Framework. The initial term of this Flexible Framework Contract is anticipated to commence in April 2021 to April 2024 with the option to extend on two further one year periods. Any Call-Off Contracts placed under the Flexible Framework may extend further than the Flexible Framework period.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430861
  Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Places - Renfrewshire Council Children's Services manages the provision of Scottish Government Funding in respect of eligible pre-school children ("Child" or "Children") who attend nurseries or Childminders (Settings) within the Renfrewshire Council area. The Council intend to seek services through a Flexible Framework. The initial term of this Flexible Framework Contract is anticipated to commence in April 2021 to April 2024 with the option to extend on two further one year periods. Any Call-Off Contracts placed under the Flexible Framework may extend further than the Flexible Framework period.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000629922
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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