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title: "Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement - Reopening May 2024"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000765587"
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published: "2024-10-07"
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# Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement - Reopening May 2024

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000765587

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## Summary

Scottish Borders Council has awarded contracts under its "Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement - Reopening May 2024." The procurement process began with an open method in May 2024 and reached the award stage by August 2024. This tender pertains to the category of General Public Services and is aimed at providing early learning and childcare services in the UKM91 region. The awarded suppliers include Rebecca Irvine Childminding, Flora Coull, and The High Street Nursery - Lauder. Key dates include the tender reopening on the 2nd of May 2024 and the contract signing on the 1st of August 2024. 

Potential business opportunities arising from this framework agreement are substantial for childcare providers, particularly those in the voluntary, independent, and private sectors. Businesses meeting national standards and legislative requirements can join the framework to deliver funded early learning and childcare services for children aged 2 to 4 years. This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for providers able to comply with Scottish Borders Council’s procedural requirements and helps to secure long-term contracts within this essential public service sector.

## Notice

Contract Award for suitably qualified and experienced providers to supplement it's existing framework for Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places (ref SBC/CPS/1815).

### Lot Information

Nursery Services (including Private and Third Sector Settings)

Contract Award of Funded Early Learning and Childcare Framework to new providers from the voluntary,independent and private settings to provide Early Learning and Childcare for 2,3 and 4 year old children. Lot 1 - Nursery Services All providers who apply and meet the national standards, legislation and the Council's procedural requirements and accept the rates and contract terms set out by the Council shall be accepted onto the framework agreement to deliver funded provision.

Childminder Services

Contract Award of Funded Early Learning and Childcare Framework to new providers from the voluntary,independent and private settings to provide Early Learning and Childcare for 2,3 and 4 year old children. Lot 2 - Childminder Services All providers who apply and meet the national standards, legislation and the Council's procedural requirements and accept the rates and contract terms set out by the Council shall be accepted onto the framework agreement to deliver funded provision.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515597 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 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 | £3,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 0SA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | FLORA COULL; REBECCA IRVINE CHILDMINDING; THE HIGH STREET NURSERY - LAUDER |

## 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

- 7 Oct 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=OCT515597
- 2 May 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=MAY504476

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504476
  Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement - Reopening May 2024 - Scottish Borders Council is seeking bid submissions from suitably qualified and experienced providers to supplement it's existing framework for Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places (ref SBC/CPS/1815).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515597
  Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement - Reopening May 2024 - Contract Award for suitably qualified and experienced providers to supplement it's existing framework for Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places (ref SBC/CPS/1815).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000765587

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