--- title: "EDC/2023/3838 Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)(Reopening)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000761822" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000761822" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000761822.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000761822.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-11" --- # EDC/2023/3838 Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)(Reopening) Buyer: EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000761822 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000761822) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000761822.json) ## Summary The procurement process, managed by East Dunbartonshire Council, involves a tender titled "EDC/2023/3838 Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)(Reopening)," focused on services in the education sector. This procurement falls under the category of early learning and childcare services, with an open procurement method allowing for new applicants throughout the contract's duration. Located in East Dunbartonshire, the contract's award stage is complete, with relevant parties such as Thrive Childcare and Education and The Glasgow Academicals War Memorial Trust involved as suppliers. The contract commenced on 1st July 2024, and although the framework remains flexible with applications allowed at any time, funding placements will only be accessible to those enlisted on the framework by August 2024. This tender presents a valuable business opportunity for service providers within the education sector, particularly those focusing on early learning and childcare. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer high-quality, adaptable childcare services are particularly well-placed to benefit from this opportunity, given the open nature of the contract allowing continuous application. The framework agreement provides a chance to secure a stable client relationship with East Dunbartonshire Council, while the criteria highlight the importance of demonstrating economic stability through financial vetting documentation. Potential suppliers must ensure capability in electronic submissions, as adherence to these digital processes is required. ## 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=JUN557824 | | 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 | 22 Apr 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 | 2 | | Supplier names | THE GLASGOW ACADEMICALS WAR MEMORIAL TRUST; THRIVE CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 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=JUN557824 - 22 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501559 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR501559&idx=1 22nd March 2024 - Forms of Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR501559&idx=2 22nd March 2024 - Application Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR501559&idx=3 22nd March 2024 - Financial Vetting Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR501559&idx=4 22nd March 2024 - Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR501559&idx=5 22nd March 2024 - General Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR501559&idx=6 22nd March 2024 - Checklist - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501559 EDC/2023/3838 Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)(Reopening) - The provision of early learning and childcare services. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557824 EDC/2023/3838 Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)(Reopening) - 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-r6ebe6-0000761822 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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