---
title: "Childminder Development Pilot"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000720286"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2023-01-30"
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# Childminder Development Pilot

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000720286

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a contract for the "Childminder Development Pilot" to the Scottish Childminding Association. The pilot aims to create 30 new childminders in Edinburgh. The procurement method used was a limited procedure with direct award without prior publication. The contract was signed on 25th January 2023, with a total value of £67,292.97.

This tender opportunity, managed by The City of Edinburgh Council, presents a chance for SMEs in the childminding services sector to expand their business by participating in the development of new childminders in Edinburgh. Businesses with expertise in childminding training and support services would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The process is already at the award stage, offering a clear path for successful candidates to contribute to the city's childminding service growth.

## Notice

This is a one-off direct award to the Scottish Childminding Association to deliver a childminder development pilot to create 30 new childminders in Edinburgh.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a one-off direct award to the Scottish Childminding Association to deliver a childminder development pilot to create 30 new childminders in Edinburgh.

### Procurement Information

This Contract falls within the category of contracts covered by Regulation 74 of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and is being awarded in accordance with the process set out in Regulation 33, in particular Regulation 33 (1) section (b)where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons -- (ii)competition is absent for technical reasons; there is a limited supply market.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469835 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £67,292 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 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=JAN469835

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469835
  Childminder Development Pilot - This is a one-off direct award to the Scottish Childminding Association to deliver a childminder development pilot to create 30 new childminders in Edinburgh.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000720286

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