--- title: "CC13109 - Early Learning and Childcare - Flexible Framework" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000746213" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000746213" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000746213.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000746213.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-07" --- # CC13109 - Early Learning and Childcare - Flexible Framework Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000746213 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000746213) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000746213.json) ## Summary West Lothian Council has issued a tender titled "CC13109 - Early Learning and Childcare - Flexible Framework," aimed at supplementing its in-house service provision for early learning and childcare. The procurement process is in the 'active' stage with submissions being accepted until 7th November 2023, and the contract is set to begin on 12th August 2024, lasting for three academic years with an optional 12-month extension. The tender is part of the services industry category, specifically targeting early learning and childcare, and is conducted through an open procedure. The procurement covers the region of UKM78 and requires bidders to meet National Standards gradings of 'good' or above. This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in early learning and childcare services to grow their business by collaborating with the public sector. Businesses offering high-quality childcare services stand a good chance of competing, given the equal emphasis on quality and price in the award criteria. Service providers that can meet the stringent National Standards and possess the necessary insurance and financial stability are best suited for this procurement. The flexible framework model allows multiple entries on a quarterly basis, creating recurring opportunities for businesses to become part of the framework and contribute to West Lothian Council's service provision. ## Notice West Lothian Council intend to establish a flexible framework for early learning and childcare to supplement it's own in house service provision. The Flexible Framework will be re-opened from August 2024 to new entrants on a quarterly basis. ### Lot Information Lot 1 West Lothian Council intend to establish a flexible framework for early learning and childcare to supplement it's own in house service provision. This requirement follows Scottish Government Follows the Child and providers will need to have National Standards gradings of good or above. The Flexible Framework will be re-opened to new entrants on a quarterly basis from August 2024. Whilst the dates have been included, these may be subject to change to reflect the academic term dates i.e. this contract is for a period of 3 academic years with the option to extend for a period of a further 12 months. Renewal: This contract may be extended for a period of 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=AUG511563 | | 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 | 7 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Jul 2024 | | Contract period | 12 Aug 2024 - 7 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Notices will be placed on a quarterly basis | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £22,334,488 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £2,234,488 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 26 | | Supplier names | ABC PRIVATE NURSERY; ABC TOTS; ANGELA ELIZABETH NURSERY; BIG BIRD NURSERY.; BRIGHT HORIZONS LIVINGSTON; BROXBURN PLAYGROUP; COMMUNITY PLAYGROUPS ARMADALE; COMMUNITY PLAYGROUPS BATHGATE; COMMUNITY PLAYGROUPS CROFTHEAD; COMMUNITY PLAYGROUPS FAULDHOUSE; COMMUNITY PLAYGROUPS UPHALL; COMMUNITY PLAYGROUPS WEST CALDER; FAMILY AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEST LOTHIAN; FIRST ADVENTURES NURSERY; FIRST CLASS NURSERY; HOWDEN PLAYGROUP; JIGSAW CHILDCARE; LITTLE BUGS NURSERY; LITTLE FLYERS LIVINGSTON; OAKWELL NURSERY; POLKEMMET DAYCARE; RAINBOW NURSERY; SHEEPHOUSE NURSERY; THE KIDZ STOP; THE NURTURE NURSERY; TIPTOES NURSERY WINCHBURGH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80110000 - Pre-school education services ## Release History - 7 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511563 - 4 Oct 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT489672 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT489672 CC13109 - Early Learning and Childcare - Flexible Framework - West Lothian Council intend to establish a flexible framework for early learning and childcare to supplement it's own in house service provision. The Flexible Framework will be re-opened from August 2024 to new entrants on a quarterly basis. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511563 CC13109 - Early Learning and Childcare - Flexible Framework - West Lothian Council intend to establish a flexible framework for early learning and childcare to supplement it's own in house service provision. The Flexible Framework will be re-opened from August 2024 to new entrants on a quarterly basis. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.westlothian.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000746213 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000746213. 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