--- title: "CC13701 - Early Learning & Childcare Services - Re-opening of Framework CC13109" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000773819" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000773819" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000773819.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000773819.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-01" --- # CC13701 - Early Learning & Childcare Services - Re-opening of Framework CC13109 Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000773819 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000773819) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000773819.json) ## Summary The West Lothian Council is seeking to re-open its Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Services (Contract Reference CC13109), valued at £22,334,488.00. This procurement process, classified under the General Public Services sector, focuses on new entrants who meet the required National Standards gradings (Good or Above). Located in West Lothian, UKM78, the procurement method employed is an open procedure. Interested parties must submit their electronic tenders by 30 August 2024, with the contract set to start on the same date. The contract is expected to last for 33 months, with potential extensions of up to 12 additional months at the discretion of the council. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in early learning and childcare services to expand their reach and secure long-term contracts. Suitable candidates include those meeting the specified financial stability and insurance requirements, as well as providers who adhere to the National Care Standards. Small to medium-sized enterprises with a focus on high-quality early childhood education services stand to benefit, particularly due to the framework's flexibility and the quarterly re-opening for new service providers. Such provisions enable ongoing opportunities for business growth within the framework’s duration. ## Notice West Lothian Council intend re-opening The Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare services (contract reference CC13109) to new entrants. ### Lot Information Lot 1 West Lothian Council intend to re-open flexible framework for early learning and childcare services (Contract Reference CC13109) to new entrants. This requirement follows Scottish Government Follows the Child and providers will need to have National Standards gradings of good or above. Please note that there is no requirement for providers who have been appointed to framework CC13109 to re-apply. The council will be using the allowable flexibilities of the Light Touch Regime and this is detailed within the Invitation to Tender e.g. re-opening to new entrants, reduced timescales for tender return.. Whilst the dates have been included, these may be subject to change to reflect the academic term dates i.e. this contract is for a period of 33 months. Renewal: At the sole discretion of the council, this contract may be extended for a period of a further 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511099 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | In accordance with provisions 74 - 76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 for the Award of contracts for social and other specific services,the council may re-open this Flexible Framework to other providers at quarterly intervals after contract commencement in August 2024 and new service providers will be able to apply to be appointed to the Flexible Framework. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £22,334,488 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Locality | LIVINGSTON | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH54 6FF | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian | | Local authority | West Lothian | | Electoral ward | Livingston South | | Westminster constituency | Livingston | | Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80110000 - Pre-school education services ## Release History - 1 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511099 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511099 CC13701 - Early Learning & Childcare Services - Re-opening of Framework CC13109 - West Lothian Council intend re-opening The Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare services (contract reference CC13109) to new entrants. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000773819 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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