--- title: "EDC/2019/2926 Early Years Nursery Framework (Reopening of framework August 2023)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000742213" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000742213" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000742213.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000742213.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-11" --- # EDC/2019/2926 Early Years Nursery Framework (Reopening of framework August 2023) Buyer: EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000742213 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000742213) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000742213.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by East Dunbartonshire Council, titled "EDC/2019/2926 Early Years Nursery Framework (Reopening of framework August 2023)", focuses on providing early years learning and childcare services. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically within the education sector. This tender operates as an open procedure, with a flexible framework that is revisited every three months. The location for service delivery is within the Kirkintilloch area, identified by the region code UKM81. Key dates for this process included a tender period ending on 21st September 2023 and contracts signed on 10th January 2024, showcasing its commitment to ongoing service provision in the specified region. This framework offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in early years childcare or education services, to secure a role in a recurring, substantial public contract, valued significantly at £5 million. SMEs, like Westerton Nursery Ltd, can find a substantial growth opportunity given the contract's flexibility and provision for community benefits. Businesses capable of adapting to variable contract options and maintaining standards in line with Scottish requirements are well-positioned to benefit from the service’s procurement and recurrence. The focus on electronic submissions and adherence to a framework agreement suggests that companies with streamlined digital processes may have competitive advantages in this public procurement. ## Notice Early Years Learning and Childcare ### Lot Information Lot 1 Early Learning Childcare 1140 hours Options: Flexible framework, open every three months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557833 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Jan 2024 | | Contract period | 29 Sep 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 | | Recurrence | 2023 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | £5,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £5 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | KIRKINTILLOCH | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G66 1TJ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire | | Local authority | East Dunbartonshire | | Electoral ward | Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South | | Westminster constituency | Mid Dunbartonshire | | Delivery location | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | WESTERTON NURSERY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80110000 - Pre-school education services ## Release History - 11 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557833 - 13 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488193 - 22 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486524 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG486524&idx=5 22nd August 2023 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG486524&idx=1 22nd August 2023 - Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG486524&idx=2 22nd August 2023 - Information and Instructions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG486524&idx=3 22nd August 2023 - Forms of Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG486524&idx=4 22nd August 2023 - Information and Instructions Form - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486524 EDC/2019/2926 Early Years Nursery Framework (Reopening of framework August 2023) - Early Years Learning and Childcare - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557833 EDC/2019/2926 Early Years Nursery Framework (Reopening of framework August 2023) - Early Years Learning and Childcare ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000742213 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=742213 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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