--- title: "Provision of Early Learning & Childcare and Childcare Training" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000650165" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000650165" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000650165.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000650165.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2021-10-25" --- # Provision of Early Learning & Childcare and Childcare Training Buyer: MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000650165 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000650165) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000650165.json) ## Summary Midlothian Council is currently engaged in an open procurement process for the "Provision of Early Learning & Childcare and Childcare Training". This initiative falls under the services category, specifically targeting the education sector. The procurement is taking place in Dalkeith, Midlothian, with a deadline for submission set for 12 May 2021. The award notice indicates that the contract, valued at GBP 150,000, has been awarded to Edinburgh College as of 7 October 2021. The process is intended to enhance the quality of early learning services in the region by enabling flexible training programs for prospective childcare workers. This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses in the educational services sector, particularly those focusing on childcare training and qualifications. Organisations that specialise in managing flexible learning programmes, such as evening classes or online training modules, would be particularly well-suited to participate in future tenders of a similar nature. Companies interested in collaborating with local authorities for community-focused initiatives will benefit from the expected community outcomes associated with this project, highlighting an engagement with local skills development and job creation. ## Notice Midlothian Council is tendering for the provision of Early Learning & Childcare and Childcare Training. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Midlothian Council wish to commission a range of qualifications and training courses from further education providers. The underpinning knowledge will be provided in a flexible way which will meet the needs of candidates i.e. day release and evening groups or flexible learning. * SVQ 2 Social Services Children & Young People at SCQF Level 6 / NC Early Education and Childcare * SVQ Playwork at SCQF Level 7 (plus additional SVQ Child & Young People units) * HNC Childhood Practice at SCQF Level 7 * Level 8 Childhood Practice or equivalent * SVQ 4 Playwork Renewal: Option to extend the initial 3 year period (36 months) for two further one-year periods (12 months). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431146 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Oct 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £98,850 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Locality | DALKEITH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH22 1DN | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian | | Local authority | Midlothian | | Electoral ward | Dalkeith | | Westminster constituency | Midlothian | | Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | EDINBURGH COLLEGE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80300000 - Higher education services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services ## Release History - 25 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431146 - 8 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411652 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411652&idx=1 8th April 2021 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411652&idx=2 8th April 2021 - Appendix 1 - SPD Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411652&idx=3 8th April 2021 - Appendix 2 - Midlothian Council Terms & Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411652&idx=4 8th April 2021 - Appendix 3 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411652&idx=5 8th April 2021 - Schedule 1 - Non Disclosure Agreement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411652&idx=6 8th April 2021 - Schedule 2 - Non Collusion Certificate - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411652&idx=7 8th April 2021 - Schedule 3 - Freedom of Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411652&idx=8 8th April 2021 - Schedule 4 - Notice of Qualification to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411652&idx=9 8th April 2021 - Schedule 5 - Parent Company Guarantee - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411652&idx=10 8th April 2021 - Schedule 6 - Form of Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411652 Provision of Early Learning & Childcare and Childcare Training - Midlothian Council is tendering for the provision of Early Learning & Childcare and Childcare Training. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431146 Provision of Early Learning & Childcare and Childcare Training - Midlothian Council is tendering for the provision of Early Learning & Childcare and Childcare Training. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.midlothian.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000650165 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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