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title: "Phase 3 Early Learning and Childcare - South Lanarkshire Council Procured Service Arrangement"
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# Phase 3 Early Learning and Childcare - South Lanarkshire Council Procured Service Arrangement

Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000643513

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## Summary

South Lanarkshire Council is conducting a public procurement process titled "Phase 3 Early Learning and Childcare - South Lanarkshire Council Procured Service Arrangement," aimed at establishing a Procured Service Arrangement (PSA) for early learning and childcare services within its geographical area. The procurement has been classified under the "services" category and is following an open procedure as per the Light Touch Rules of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. As of now, the procurement process has reached completion with the contracts being awarded on 22nd July 2020. Interested bidders were required to demonstrate compliance with various standards and requirements set forth by the Council, with an estimated contract value of £143.5 million.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the education and childcare sector, particularly those looking to establish or expand their services within South Lanarkshire. Businesses offering early learning and childcare solutions, able to meet the National Standard and comply with the legal requirements, are encouraged to participate in this innovative procurement arrangement. The arrangement is structured to allow additional providers to be added throughout its ten-year term, providing ongoing growth potential for successful bidders.

## Notice

The choice of the provider will be selected by the parent/guardian of the child therefore the council is utilising an innovative Procured Service Arrangement (PSA) under the Light Touch Rules contained in Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Providers of ELC are invited to join the PSA by submitting a tender to the Council. They will be appointed to the PSA if they can successfully demonstrate that they meet the National Standard, the Law, applicable guidance, and the Council's procedural requirements and accept the Rates which have been set by the Council in relation to the delivery of funded hours. The PSA will allow providers to be added over its 10 year term.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

South Lanarkshire Council ("the Council") is seeking to establish a Procured Service Arrangement (PSA) to ensure the delivery of funded ELC placements within the Council's geographic area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406061 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £143,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMILTON |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML3 0AA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Hamilton North and East |
| Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley |
| Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | CAROLINE HUNTER CHILDMINDING; LISA MORRISON; THE NATURE NURSERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80110000 - Pre-school education services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406061

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406061
  Phase 3 Early Learning and Childcare - South Lanarkshire Council Procured Service Arrangement - The choice of the provider will be selected by the parent/guardian of the child therefore the council is utilising an innovative Procured Service Arrangement (PSA) under the Light Touch Rules contained in Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Providers of ELC are invited to join the PSA by submitting a tender to the Council. They will be appointed to the PSA if they can successfully demonstrate that they meet the National Standard, the Law, applicable guidance, and the Council's procedural requirements and accept the Rates which have been set by the Council in relation to the delivery of funded hours. The PSA will allow providers to be added over its 10 year term.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000643513

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