--- title: "Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000642955" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000642955" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000642955.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000642955.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ANGUS COUNCIL" published: "2021-02-02" --- # Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus Buyer: ANGUS COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000642955 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000642955) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000642955.json) ## Summary Angus Council is currently running a tender for the provision of Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus, as part of its services aimed at education and care for eligible children. This open procurement process, outlined in the contract notice dated 2nd February 2021, is located within the industry category of education and falls under the jurisdiction of Forfar, UK. Interested suppliers must submit their bids by 9:00 AM on 8th March 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 1st August 2020 and lasting up to 36 months, with the option for a 24-month extension. Bids will be opened electronically on the same day as the deadline, ensuring a streamlined and accessible process. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in early childhood education and care services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality, nurturing environments that support children's learning and development. Companies with expertise in this field, along with those possessing robust operational capabilities and a commitment to compliance with selection criteria outlined in the tender documentation, will be well-placed to compete successfully. The recurring nature of this procurement offers further potential for ongoing engagement with the buyer, making it an attractive opportunity for relevant service providers. ## 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=FEB405612 | | 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 | 2 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2021 | | 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 - 2 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405612 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405612&idx=1 2nd February 2021 - Invitation to tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405612&idx=2 2nd February 2021 - Contract terms and conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405612&idx=3 2nd February 2021 - Specification of requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405612&idx=4 2nd February 2021 - Specification of requirements - Appendix 1 - Data Processing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405612&idx=5 2nd February 2021 - Specification of requirements - Appendix 2 - Nominated Representatives - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405612&idx=6 2nd February 2021 - Funding Follows the Child and the National Standard for ELC - Operating Guidance - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405612&idx=7 2nd February 2021 - Funding Follows the Child and the National Standard for ELC - Principles and Practice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405612&idx=8 2nd February 2021 - Sustainable rate - minute of a meeting held 5 December 2019 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405612&idx=9 2nd February 2021 - Sustainable rate - questions and answers from original contract notice published 18 November 2019 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405612 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-r6ebe6-0000642955 - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:548155-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=642955 - 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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