--- title: "EDC/2023/3838 Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000756611" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000756611" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000756611.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000756611.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-10-09" --- # EDC/2023/3838 Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries) Buyer: EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000756611 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000756611) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000756611.json) ## Summary East Dunbartonshire Council has completed the procurement for the "Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)" under the open procedure, aiming to provide early learning and childcare services within the region of East Dunbartonshire, classified under CPV code 80110000. This procurement formed part of a flexible framework agreement which allows new applicants to join throughout the duration of the contract, although funding placements are limited to those on the framework by August 2024. The procurement process reached the award stage, resulting in contracts being awarded from 1st July 2024. The council, based in Kirkintilloch, managed the tender with a stated value representative of fees paid to providers, ensuring service delivery in education and social protection categories was effectively sourced at a regional or local authority level. This contract entails significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the childcare and early education sectors, as evidenced by several SME suppliers participating and being awarded contracts, including nurseries and childcare centres across Glasgow and East Dunbartonshire. Businesses involved in early learning and childcare, or those seeking to enter the framework arrangement, stand to benefit by expanding their services to meet local authority requirements. The flexible nature of the framework allows SMEs to apply for inclusion and aim for placement funding before the designated August 2024 deadline, promoting long-term growth and stability within this sector. The open procurement method and electronic submission via Public Contracts Scotland streamline application processes, fostering competitive participation and simplified access for eligible service providers. ## Notice The provision of early learning and childcare services. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Services for early learning education and childcare.. This is a flexible framework, therefore new applicants can apply at any point throughout the duration of the contract. Options: As this is a flexible framework, applicants may apply to join at any time throughout the duration of the contract however funding placements will only be made to those who are on the framework prior to August 2024. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541137 | | 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 | 9 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Jul 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 | £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 | 22 | | Supplier names | AUCHINAIRN AFTERSCHOOL CARE; BALDERNOCK PLAYGROUP/CHILDCARE; BISHOPBRIGGS VILLAGE NURSERY; BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS; BUCHANAN NURSERY; CEDAR NURSERY; CRAIGHEAD CHILDCARE CENTRE; HAPPY DAYS NURSERY; HAPPY DAYS NURSERY BISHOPBRIGGS; KAGFN; KIRKINTILLOCH NURSERY; KIRKTONHOLME NURSERY T/A KELLYCARE; LULLABY LANE NURSERY MILNGAVIE; MAXHOLME; RIVERSIDE CHILDCARE; ST. MARY'S NURSERY SCHOOL; TENDER LOVING CHILDCARE; THE BEARSDEN NURSERY; THE HIGH SCHOOL OF GLASGOW; THE HILLFOOT NURSERY; TOWER HOUSE NURSERY; WESTERTON NURSERY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80110000 - Pre-school education services ## Release History - 9 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541137 - 6 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500243 - 7 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498243 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB498243&idx=6 27th February 2024 - Checklist - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB498243&idx=9 27th February 2024 - Checklist - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB498243&idx=3 20th February 2024 - Applicant Information Form - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB498243&idx=8 20th February 2024 - Applicant Information Form - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB498243&idx=2 20th February 2024 - Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB498243&idx=7 20th February 2024 - Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB498243&idx=1 7th February 2024 - Information and Instructions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB498243&idx=4 7th February 2024 - Forms of Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB498243&idx=5 7th February 2024 - Financial Vetting Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498243 EDC/2023/3838 Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries) - The provision of early learning and childcare services. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541137 EDC/2023/3838 Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries) - The provision of early learning and childcare services. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000756611 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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