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title: "Flexible Framework for Early Learning & Childcare Services in North Lanarkshire 2023-2027"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000707573"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2023-03-09"
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# Flexible Framework for Early Learning & Childcare Services in North Lanarkshire 2023-2027

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000707573

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## Summary

The North Lanarkshire Council has awarded a contract for a "Flexible Framework for Early Learning & Childcare Services in North Lanarkshire" for the period 2023-2027. The procurement process was completed on 9th March 2023. The Council aims to secure external providers to supplement its internal provision over the four-year framework. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure, and the total contract value amounts to £60,000,000 GBP. The main procurement category is services, and the contract was signed on 7th February 2023. The tender creates opportunities for businesses in the childcare services sector to apply for framework contracts across multiple years.

The Flexible Framework for Early Learning & Childcare Services tender by North Lanarkshire Council is open to businesses seeking to provide early learning and childcare services within the Council's geographical boundary. The tender process involves electronic submission by specific deadlines. Businesses in the childcare sector, particularly those with experience in providing services to local authorities, stand to benefit from this opportunity. With a total contract value of £60,000,000 GBP, the tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for qualified providers. The framework agreement allows for entry points in subsequent years, providing ongoing opportunities for new entrants as well.

## Notice

In accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Regulation 74, the Council intend to establish a Flexible Framework to secure external providers who can supplement the Council's internal early learning and childcare provision. The proposed Framework will be for 4 years, with options for Tenderers to apply to the Framework in either years 1, 2, 3 or 4. .

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The invitation to tender ("ITT") pack which is accessible (and downloadable) from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T tendering system outlines the requirements and objectives of this framework. . Service delivery must be carried out in accordance with the information provided within this Contract Notice, the ITT Document and the Council's Framework Agreement. .. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR473321 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 1AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |

## 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

- 9 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR473321
- 4 Oct 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT460749

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT460749
  Flexible Framework for Early Learning & Childcare Services in North Lanarkshire 2023-2027 - In accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Regulation 74, the Council intend to establish a Flexible Framework to secure external providers who can supplement the Council's internal early learning and childcare provision. The proposed Framework will be for 4 years, with options for Tenderers to apply to the Framework in either years 1, 2, 3 or 4.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR473321
  Flexible Framework for Early Learning & Childcare Services in North Lanarkshire 2023-2027 - In accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Regulation 74, the Council intend to establish a Flexible Framework to secure external providers who can supplement the Council's internal early learning and childcare provision. The proposed Framework will be for 4 years, with options for Tenderers to apply to the Framework in either years 1, 2, 3 or 4. .

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000707573
- https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/early-learning-and-childcare
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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