--- title: "Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000630028" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000630028" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000630028.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000630028.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ANGUS COUNCIL" published: "2020-09-08" --- # Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus Buyer: ANGUS COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000630028 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000630028) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000630028.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by Angus Council for the project titled "Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus." This initiative falls under the services industry category and is based in Forfar, Scotland, within the Angus local authority area. The current stage of this procurement is active and open, with the tender period closing on 12 October 2020. Proposals must be submitted electronically before this deadline, and the contract is set to commence on 1 August 2020, with a duration of up to 36 months, including possible extensions. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in early education and childcare services, as well as those involved in related training and development. Companies experienced in providing nurturing environments and educational care for young children are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, the open procurement method ensures that a wide array of service providers can participate, potentially leading to business growth through the establishment of long-term contracts with the Angus Council. ## Notice Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus will consist of education and care, of a kind which is suitable for eligible children, regard being had to the importance of interactions and other experiences which support learning and development in a caring and nurturing setting. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Invitation to Tender (ITT) document attached to this contract notice describes the procurement.. The duration of the contract is up to 36 months from 1 August 2020 with provision for the authority to extend the contract by up to a further 24 months (12 plus 12), subject to procurement rules. Renewal: Up to two further years (1+1) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394223 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | 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 | 8 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2020 - 31 Jul 2023 | | Recurrence | The Invitation to Tender (ITT) document sets out the estimated dates for future publication of notices. In principle, although subject to review and change, a new notice will be published on the first Monday of every month for the duration of the open framework. Each notice shall remain open for approximately 4-5 weeks. | ## 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 | ANGUS COUNCIL | | Locality | FORFAR | | Post town | Dundee | | Postcode | DD8 1AN | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City | | Local authority | Angus | | Electoral ward | Forfar and District | | Westminster constituency | Angus and Perthshire Glens | | Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312110 - Child daycare services ## Release History - 8 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394223 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP394223&idx=2 8th September 2020 - Contract terms and conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP394223&idx=3 8th September 2020 - Specification of requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP394223&idx=4 8th September 2020 - Specification of requirements - Appendix 1 - Data Processing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP394223&idx=5 8th September 2020 - Specification of requirements - Appendix 2 - Nominated Representatives - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP394223&idx=6 8th September 2020 - Funding Follows the Child and the National Standard for ELC - Operating Guidance - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP394223&idx=7 8th September 2020 - Funding Follows the Child and the National Standard for ELC - Principles and Practice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP394223&idx=8 8th September 2020 - Sustainable rate - minute of a meeting held 5 December 2019 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP394223&idx=9 8th September 2020 - Sustainable rate - questions and answers from original contract notice published 18 November 2019 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP394223&idx=1 8th September 2020 - Invitation to tender document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394223 Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus - Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus will consist of education and care, of a kind which is suitable for eligible children, regard being had to the importance of interactions and other experiences which support learning and development in a caring and nurturing setting. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.angus.gov.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000630028 - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:548155-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=630028 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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