--- title: "Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000777276" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000777276" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000777276.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000777276.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ANGUS COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-05" --- # Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus Buyer: ANGUS COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000777276 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000777276) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000777276.json) ## Summary Angus Council has initiated a public procurement process titled "Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus," under the local authority's jurisdiction (UKM71). This tender, classified under General Public Services (COFOG), is focused on providing education and care services suitable for eligible children within a nurturing setting. The procurement stage is currently active and accepting electronic submissions until 7 October 2024 at 09:00. The subsequent award period will begin on the same day at 12:00. This tender, following an open procedure, seeks to establish a framework agreement for services within the local authority area of Angus, Scotland. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in early childhood education and childcare services. Service providers that meet the suitability and technical criteria outlined in the Invitation to Tender document will be considered. With the framework agreement allowing for a large number of participants (up to 60), businesses have a substantial chance to become part of a recurring contract with the potential for up to two years of renewal. Companies with expertise in educational interactions and developmental support for children in care settings stand to benefit from this engagement, fostering long-term business growth within the public sector. ## Notice Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus will consist of education and care, of a kind which is suitable for eligible children, regard being had to the importance of interactions and other experiences which support learning and development in a caring and nurturing setting. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Invitation to Tender (ITT) document attached to this contract notice describes the procurement.. The duration of the contract is up to 36 months from 1 August 2020 with provision for the authority to extend the contract by up to a further 24 months (12 plus 12), subject to procurement rules. Renewal: Up to two further years (1+1) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513646 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 5 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2020 - 31 Jul 2023 | | Recurrence | The Invitation to Tender (ITT) document sets out the estimated dates for future publication of notices. In principle, although subject to review and change, a new notice will be published on the first Monday of every month for the duration of the open framework. Each notice shall remain open for approximately 4-5 weeks. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | ANGUS COUNCIL | | Locality | FORFAR | | Post town | Dundee | | Postcode | DD8 1AN | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City | | Local authority | Angus | | Electoral ward | Forfar and District | | Westminster constituency | Angus and Perthshire Glens | | Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312110 - Child daycare services ## Release History - 5 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513646 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP513646&idx=1 5th September 2024 - Invitation to tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP513646&idx=2 5th September 2024 - Contract terms and conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP513646&idx=3 5th September 2024 - Specification of requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP513646&idx=4 5th September 2024 - Specification of requirements - Appendix 1 - Information Sharing Protocol - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP513646&idx=5 5th September 2024 - Specification of requirements - Appendix 2 - Nominated Representatives - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP513646&idx=6 5th September 2024 - Funding Follows the Child and the National Standard for ELC - Principles and Practice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP513646&idx=7 5th September 2024 - Funding Follows the Child and the National Standard for ELC - Operating Guidance - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513646 Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus - Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus will consist of education and care, of a kind which is suitable for eligible children, regard being had to the importance of interactions and other experiences which support learning and development in a caring and nurturing setting. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.angus.gov.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000777276 - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:548155-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=777276 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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