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title: "Early Learning and Childcare Funded Providers"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000699094"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2022-07-05"
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# Early Learning and Childcare Funded Providers

Buyer: CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000699094

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## Summary

Clackmannanshire Council is currently initiating a tender process titled "Early Learning and Childcare Funded Providers" for the provision of childcare services under a National Standard. This tender falls under the services sector with a particular focus on general public services. The procurement is being conducted via a selective method, specifically through a restricted procedure, and is taking place in Alloa, UK. The deadline for submission of tenders is set for 3rd July 2023. The total estimated value of the contract is £4,776,347, and the procurement is designed to comply with the funding follows the child approach.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in early childhood education and care, including public, private, and third sector organisations, as well as childminders. Successful bidders will be part of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) and eligible for future call-offs. Companies capable of meeting the National Standard criteria and with a strong track record in childcare provision are encouraged to participate, as this contract promises to enhance their visibility and client base within the region.

## Notice

Provision of Early Learning and Childcare Funded Providers utilising the funding follows the child approach. The approach will be underpinned by a National Standard that all providers delivering the funded hours - regardless of whether they are in the public, private or third sector, or childminders - will have to meet

### Lot Information

Nursery Provision

Provision of Early Learning and Childcare Funded Providers utilising the funding follows the child approach. The approach will be underpinned by a National Standard that all providers delivering the funded hours - regardless of whether they are in the public, private or third sector, or childminders - will have to meet. Original Notice OJEU Ref: 258951-2019 (2019/S 106-258951)

Childminding

Provision of Early Learning and Childcare Funded Providers utilising the funding follows the child approach. The approach will be underpinned by a National Standard that all providers delivering the funded hours - regardless of whether they are in the public, private or third sector, or childminders - will have to meet. Original Notice OJEU Ref 258951-2019 (2019/S 106-258951)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453201 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,776,347 |
| 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 | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | ALLOA |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK10 1EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Clackmannanshire |
| Electoral ward | Clackmannanshire South |
| Westminster constituency | Alloa and Grangemouth |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312110 - Child daycare services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453201

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453201&idx=1
  5th July 2022 - Soc & involvement in SOC of Non-Involvement in Human Trafficking & Labour Exploitation Declaration
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453201&idx=2
  5th July 2022 - Childminder lot with evidence requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453201&idx=3
  5th July 2022 - Private nurseries lot with evidence requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453201&idx=4
  5th July 2022 - T&Cs childminders
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453201&idx=5
  5th July 2022 - T&Cs Private Nurseries
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453201&idx=6
  5th July 2022 - Tender Document Aug 22 - July 23
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453201&idx=7
  5th July 2022 - Previous Answered Questions 2019
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453201
  Early Learning and Childcare Funded Providers - Provision of Early Learning and Childcare Funded Providers utilising the funding follows the child approach. The approach will be underpinned by a National Standard that all providers delivering the funded hours - regardless of whether they are in the public, private or third sector, or childminders - will have to meet

## Notice URLs

- http://www.clacksweb.org.uk/
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=699094
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=699094
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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