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title: "Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000752489"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2024-04-18"
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# Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework Agreement

Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000752489

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## Summary

The Shetland Islands Council has awarded a contract for the "Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework Agreement" to multiple suppliers, including Hame Fae Hame Ltd, Burra Early Years, and Peerie Foxes Ltd. The contract, valued at £400,000 GBP, was signed on 13th March 2024. This procurement process was aimed at providing Early Learning and Childcare services in the Shetland Islands within the services category. The procurement stage was in the award phase, and the location of the delivery is specified as the Shetland Islands. The buying organisation, Shetland Islands Council, initiated the tender process via an open procedure method.

This tender for the "Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework Agreement" offers opportunities for businesses providing childcare services to participate in a two-stage procedure. Businesses that specialise in Early Learning and Childcare services, such as private, voluntary, independent settings, are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The initial setup stage allows all interested service providers meeting the Selection Criteria to participate, without a limit on the number of suppliers that may join the Flexible Framework. The contract is governed by Scottish law and falls under the regulatory oversight of the Care Inspectorate. Interested businesses should visit the Public Contracts Scotland website for further information and electronic submission details.

## Notice

Applications are being sought for the Provision of Early Learning and Childcare 1140 Hours Funded Providers.

### Lot Information

Private, Voluntary and Independent Settings

The Flexible Framework is a two-stage procedure. In the initial setup stage, all service providers who meet the Selection Criteria and who are not excluded are admitted to the Flexible Framework. There is no limit on the number of suppliers that may join the Framework. Procurement of social and other specific services in accordance with Section 7 (Regulations 74-76) Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.. Link to 'Funding Follows the Child' Guidance: https://www.gov.scot/publications/funding-follows-child-national-standard-early-learning-childcare-providers-frequently-asked-questions-local-authorities-providers/

Childminders

The Flexible Framework is a two-stage procedure. In the initial setup stage, all service providers who meet the Selection Criteria and who are not excluded are admitted to the Flexible Framework. There is no limit on the number of suppliers that may join the Framework. Procurement of social and other specific services in accordance with Section 7 (Regulations 74-76) Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.. Link to 'Funding Follows the Child' Guidance: https://www.gov.scot/publications/funding-follows-child-national-standard-early-learning-childcare-providers-frequently-asked-questions-local-authorities-providers/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503330 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| 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 | 18 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £400,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHETLAND |
| Post town | Lerwick |
| Postcode | ZE1 0LZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Shetland Islands |
| Electoral ward | Lerwick North and Bressay |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM66 Shetland Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BURRA EARLY YEARS; HAME FAE HAME; PEERIE FOXES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 85312110 - Child daycare services

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503330
- 12 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496374

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496374&idx=1
  12th January 2024 - General Information & Instructions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496374&idx=2
  12th January 2024 - Part A Applicant Information & Contractual Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496374&idx=3
  12th January 2024 - Model Terms & Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496374&idx=4
  12th January 2024 - Invitation to Tender Letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496374
  Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework Agreement - Applications are being sought for the Provision of Early Learning and Childcare 1140 Hours Funded Providers.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503330
  Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework Agreement - Applications are being sought for the Provision of Early Learning and Childcare 1140 Hours Funded Providers.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.shetland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000752489
- https://www.gov.scot/publications/funding-follows-child-national-standard-early-learning-childcare-providers-frequently-asked-questions-local-authorities-providers/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/lerwick-sheriff-court

## Provenance

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