---
title: "Early Learning & Childcare - Partner Providers Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000719908"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2023-01-23"
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# Early Learning & Childcare - Partner Providers Framework

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000719908

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## Summary

The West Lothian Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the Early Learning & Childcare - Partner Providers Framework. This opportunity falls under the services category and is aimed at suppliers in Livingston, UK. The event is scheduled to commence on January 31, 2023, with a focus on setting up a framework for childcare providers who meet specified criteria.

This tender by West Lothian Council presents a business growth opportunity for Early Learning and Childcare service providers who can meet National Standards criteria and the Council's requirements. Businesses well-suited to compete are those prepared to accept the Council's hourly rate and adhere to contract regulations. By participating in this planned tender, eligible providers can potentially secure long-term contracts under the Light Touch Regime, with the framework being reopenable annually as needed.

## Notice

Service Providers are invited to an on line Supplier Information Session in relation to the forthcoming Early Learning and Childcare Framework. The Event will commence at 4pm on Tuesday 31 January 2023

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To supplement it's own in house service provision the Council seeks suitably qualified Early Learning and Childcare providers who are able to demonstrate that they fully meet the National Standards criteria and sub criteria and be prepared to accept the Council's hourly rate. As this service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the contract value exceeds 750,000 euros over the contract period, the Council will be using the afforded flexibility of the Light Touch Regime and will be able to re-open the framework on an annual basis where required.. To learn more about this forthcoming opportunity, please refer to link below. Service providers are advised to test link in advance of meeting. https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NTQxMDE4ZWUtMGYzMC00MmE3LWJiMDctM2QyMmQ5MGY0Yzk2%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22ccd32ca3-16ce-428f-9541-372d6b051929%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2254fb5f9e-c123-4b55-955b-2ce588697ccc%22%7d

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469217 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Feb 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6FF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80110000 - Pre-school education services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469217

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469217
  Early Learning & Childcare - Partner Providers Framework - Service Providers are invited to an on line Supplier Information Session in relation to the forthcoming Early Learning and Childcare Framework. The Event will commence at 4pm on Tuesday 31 January 2023

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=719908
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000719908
- https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NTQxMDE4ZWUtMGYzMC00MmE3LWJiMDctM2QyMmQ5MGY0Yzk2%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22ccd32ca3-16ce-428f-9541-372d6b051929%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2254fb5f9e-c123-4b55-955b-2ce588697ccc%22%7d
- https://www.westlothian.gov.uk

## Provenance

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