--- title: "Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement - Reopening May 2022" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000691556" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000691556" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000691556.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000691556.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL" published: "2022-05-03" --- # Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement - Reopening May 2022 Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000691556 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000691556) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000691556.json) ## Summary Scottish Borders Council is currently seeking submissions for the "Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement - Reopening May 2022" as part of an open procurement process. This tender is aimed at qualified providers to enhance its existing framework for early learning and childcare, particularly for children aged 2 to 4 years. The tender submission deadline is set for 2nd June 2022, with the assessment of bids commencing immediately thereafter. The project encompasses services related to nursery and childminder settings within the region of Newtown St Boswells, UK. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the early childhood education sector, particularly those operating in the private or independent domain. Companies that offer nursery or childminding services and can demonstrate compliance with national standards and relevant legislation are particularly well-suited to compete for inclusion in this framework agreement. Furthermore, by successfully securing a place on this framework, providers can benefit from ongoing opportunities for contract renewals and extensions, enhancing their growth potential in the childcare market. ## Notice Scottish Borders Council is seeking bid submissions from suitably qualified and experienced providers to supplement it's existing framework for Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places (ref SBC/CPS/1815). ### Lot Information Nursery Services (including Private and Third Sector Settings) Scottish Borders Council is reopening its Funded Early Learning and Childcare Framework to new providers from the voluntary, independent and private settings to provide Early Learning and Childcare for 2,3 and 4 year old children. Lot 1 - Nursery Services All providers who apply and meet the national standards, legislation and the Council's procedural requirements and accept the rates and contract terms set out by the Council shall be accepted onto the framework agreement to deliver funded provision. As this service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the contract value exceeds the threshold, the Council will be using the afforded flexibility of the Light Touch Regime to re-open the framework. Renewal: Option to extend for a further 3 x 12 months. Childminder Services Scottish Borders Council is reopening its Funded Early Learning and Childcare Framework to new providers from the voluntary, independent and private settings to provide Early Learning and Childcare for 2,3 and 4 year old children. Lot 2 - Childminder Services All providers who apply and meet the national standards, legislation and the Council's procedural requirements and accept the rates and contract terms set out by the Council shall be accepted onto the framework agreement to deliver funded provision. As this service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the contract value exceeds the threshold, the Council will be using the afforded flexibility of the Light Touch Regime to re-open the framework. Renewal: Option to extend for a further 3 x 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY447384 | | 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 | 3 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Framework will reopened annually in May. | ## 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 | 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 - 3 May 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY447384 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY447384 Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement - Reopening May 2022 - Scottish Borders Council is seeking bid submissions from suitably qualified and experienced providers to supplement it's existing framework for Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places (ref SBC/CPS/1815). ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - http://www.scotborders.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000691556 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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