--- title: "Early Learning & Childcare" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000721299" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000721299" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000721299.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000721299.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2023-07-18" --- # Early Learning & Childcare Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000721299 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000721299) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000721299.json) ## Summary The West Lothian Council is inviting tenders for the procurement process titled "Early Learning & Childcare" under the services industry category. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, with a deadline for submissions set for 17th March 2023. The council, located in Livingston, UK, aims to establish a flexible framework for early learning and childcare services. Interested parties need to adhere to National Standards criteria and accept the Council's hourly rate. This tender presents a significant opportunity for Early Learning and Childcare providers to compete for a contract worth £20 million. Businesses suited for this tender should be able to demonstrate compliance with National Standards criteria and provide services that align with the Council's requirements. The procurement process is open, providing a fair chance for businesses to submit their bids electronically. The framework allows for annual re-opening, offering flexibility and potential for long-term collaborations with the Council. ## Notice West Lothian Council intend to establish a flexible framework for early learning and childcare to supplement it's own in house service provision. In addition to passing the qualification stage, suitably qualified Early Learning and Childcare providers to be able to demonstrate that they fully meet the National Standards criteria and sub criteria and be prepared to accept the Council's hourly rate. ### 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. Renewal: At the sole discretion of the council, the contract may be extended by up to a further 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483951 | | Notice type | OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum | | 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 | 18 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | 12 Months | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | Lots value | £20,000,000 | | 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 | 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 - 18 Jul 2023 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483951 - 14 Feb 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471242 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471242 Early Learning & Childcare - West Lothian Council intend to establish a flexible framework for early learning and childcare to supplement it's own in house service provision. In addition to passing the qualification stage, suitably qualified Early Learning and Childcare providers to be able to demonstrate that they fully meet the National Standards criteria and sub criteria and be prepared to accept the Council's hourly rate. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/ - http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2023/Doing-Business-With-The-Council - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000721299 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/livingston-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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