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title: "Reopening 2 of Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Places (New Entrants March 2024)"
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# Reopening 2 of Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Places (New Entrants March 2024)

Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000770049

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## Summary

Renfrewshire Council has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of early learning and childcare places under its Flexible Framework, initially launched in May 2021. This initiative is part of the Council’s management of Scottish Government funding to support eligible pre-school children within the council area. The procurement follows an open procedure, specifically targeting the General Public Services industry category. Located in Renfrewshire, the procurement process has completed its award and contract stages as of June 2024. The framework, potentially extendable beyond its current period ending in April 2024, facilitates the inclusion of new entrants from March 2024, providing significant business opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in childminding services.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in early childhood education and care services to expand within the Renfrewshire area. With a significant contract value of £42 million, it attracts providers capable of delivering high-quality childcare services. The successful suppliers, including Elaine Parkhill Childminding, Sharon's Tiny Tots Childminding, and Little Paddock Childminding, exemplify the calibre of SMEs suitable for such tenders. Businesses aiming to enter or expand in this sector would benefit from meeting the tender’s meticulous selection and technical criteria, ensuring compliance with insurance and quality management standards to enhance their competitiveness in the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

UPDATE - OCTOBER 2023 REOPENING OF THE FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK The previously advertised flexible framework relative to Early Learning and Childcare Places commenced on 24 May 2021. In accordance with its terms, it is now being opened for New Entrants to be admitted under the same requirements as the original tender exercise and as noted herein. ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT: Renfrewshire Council Children's Services manages the provision of Scottish Government Funding in respect of eligible pre-school children ("Child" or "Children") who attend nurseries or Childminders (Settings) within the Renfrewshire Council area. The Council intend to seek services through a Flexible Framework. The initial term of this Flexible Framework Contract is anticipated to commence in April 2021 to April 2024 with the option to extend on two further one year periods. Any Call-Off Contracts placed under the Flexible Framework may extend further than the Flexible Framework period.

### Lot Information

Registered Child Day-Care Providers

Renfrewshire Council Children's Services manages the provision of Scottish Government Funding in respect of eligible pre-school children ("Child" or "Children") who attend nurseries or Childminders (Settings) within the Renfrewshire Council area. The Council intend to seek services through a Flexible Framework. The initial term of this Flexible Framework is anticipated to commence in April 2021 to April 2024 with the option to extend on two further one year periods (3 + 1 + 1), contracts placed under this Flexible Framework are intended to commence in August 2021, please be advised that any Call-Off Contracts placed under the Flexible Framework may extend further than the Flexible Framework period.. Prospective providers must meet the selection criteria as detailed in this contract notice and also meet the required technical criteria as detailed in the Tender Documents. No new providers were awarded on to this Lot.

Registered Childminders

Renfrewshire Council Children's Services manages the provision of Scottish Government Funding in respect of eligible pre-school children ("Child" or "Children") who attend nurseries or Childminders (Settings) within the Renfrewshire Council area. The Council intend to seek services through a Flexible Framework. The initial term of this Flexible Framework is anticipated to commence in April 2021 to April 2024 with the option to extend on two further one year periods (3 + 1 + 1), contracts placed under this Flexible Framework are intended to commence in August 2021, please be advised that any Call-Off Contracts placed under the Flexible Framework may extend further than the Flexible Framework period.. Prospective providers must meet the selection criteria as detailed in this contract notice and also meet the required technical criteria as detailed in the Tender Documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535177 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 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 | £42,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 1JB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ALEXANDREA STEINEMANN AND VOLKER STEINEMANN TRADING AS LITTLE PADDOCK CHILDMINDING; ELAINE PARKHILL CHILDMINDING; SHARON WALLACE TRADING AS SHARON'S TINY TOTS CHILDMINDING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 85312100 - Daycare services
- 85312110 - Child daycare services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535177

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535177
  Reopening 2 of Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Places (New Entrants March 2024) - UPDATE - OCTOBER 2023 REOPENING OF THE FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK The previously advertised flexible framework relative to Early Learning and Childcare Places commenced on 24 May 2021. In accordance with its terms, it is now being opened for New Entrants to be admitted under the same requirements as the original tender exercise and as noted herein. ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT: Renfrewshire Council Children's Services manages the provision of Scottish Government Funding in respect of eligible pre-school children ("Child" or "Children") who attend nurseries or Childminders (Settings) within the Renfrewshire Council area. The Council intend to seek services through a Flexible Framework. The initial term of this Flexible Framework Contract is anticipated to commence in April 2021 to April 2024 with the option to extend on two further one year periods. Any Call-Off Contracts placed under the Flexible Framework may extend further than the Flexible Framework period.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000770049

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