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title: "PIN - Early Learning and Childcare Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000636738"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
published: "2021-01-25"
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# PIN - Early Learning and Childcare Framework

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000636738

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## Summary

Scottish Borders Council is initiating a tender process for the "PIN - Early Learning and Childcare Framework," aimed at providing early learning and childcare placements for children aged 2 to 4 years, in compliance with the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014. This procurement is classified under the services category and is currently in the planning stage, with an anticipated framework duration of three years and potential extensions of up to two years. The estimated value of this tender is £12,500,000, and expressions of interest from qualified providers are expected to be submitted by 2nd April 2021. The Council Headquarters is located in Newtown St Boswells, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and childcare sectors, particularly those with the capability to provide quality early learning services. Providers that meet the National Standard for Early Learning and Childcare are particularly well-suited to compete, as the successful bidders will be entrusted to deliver funded placements in nurturing settings. Qualified childminders and early learning centres that can offer flexible, parent-free services for children, while adhering to government guidelines and quality standards, are encouraged to engage with this procurement process to expand their operations.

## Notice

Scottish Borders Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified providers to participate in the forthcoming framework to provide early learning and childcare funded placements for 2-4 year olds as required by the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014. It is anticipated that the framework will run for 3 years with options to extend for up to 2 years.

### Lot Information

ELC Group Services

Scottish Borders Council is required by Scottish Government, under the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014, to provide funded placements for early learning and childcare and is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified providers. The funding follows the child approach will be utilised. Settings will be commissioned to provide early learning and childcare places for up to 1140 hours to all 3 and 4 year olds, and eligible 2 year olds, on behalf of Scottish Borders Council. Eligibility of children will be determined by the local authority. Parents will be guided to a list of approved providers to enable them to make the choice of placement for their child. Placements will be provided in a nurturing setting and all providers delivering the funded hours will have to meet the National Standard for Early Learning and Childcare providers. The National Standard sets out a clear and consistent set of quality criteria. Only those Providers achieving the required minimum standards and who meet quality criteria will be eligible to be considered. The placements must be: 1. Available for all 3 and 4 year old children, and eligible 2 year old children. 2. A minimum of 1 to maximum of 10 hours per day. This is subject to review according to Scottish Government guidelines. 3. Capable of delivering up to 1140 hours per child. 4. Available a minimum of 38 weeks of the year (normally term time). 5. Free of charge to the parent. 6. Flexible to meet the needs for Children/Parents/Carers/Families. 7. Delivered in line with Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014.

Childminding Services

Scottish Borders Council is required by Scottish Government, under the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014, to provide funded placements for early learning and childcare and is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified providers. The funding follows the child approach will be utilised. Settings will be commissioned to provide early learning and childcare places for up to 1140 hours to all 3 and 4 year olds, and eligible 2 year olds, on behalf of Scottish Borders Council. Eligibility of children will be determined by the local authority. Parents will be guided to a list of approved providers to enable them to make the choice of placement for their child. Placements will be provided in a nurturing setting and all providers delivering the funded hours will have to meet the National Standard for Early Learning and Childcare providers. The National Standard sets out a clear and consistent set of quality criteria. Only those Providers achieving the required minimum standards and who meet quality criteria will be eligible to be considered. The placements must be: 1. Available for all 3 and 4 year old children, and eligible 2 year old children. 2. A minimum of 1 to maximum of 10 hours per day. This is subject to review according to Scottish Government guidelines. 3. Capable of delivering up to 1140 hours per child. 4. Available a minimum of 38 weeks of the year (normally term time). 5. Free of charge to the parent. 6. Flexible to meet the needs for Children/Parents/Carers/Families. 7. Delivered in line with Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404950 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| 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 | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Apr 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,500,000 |
| 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 | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 0SA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404950

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404950
  PIN - Early Learning and Childcare Framework - Scottish Borders Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified providers to participate in the forthcoming framework to provide early learning and childcare funded placements for 2-4 year olds as required by the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014. It is anticipated that the framework will run for 3 years with options to extend for up to 2 years.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000636738
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=636738

## Provenance

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