---
title: "Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000782327"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ANGUS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-18"
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# Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus

Buyer: ANGUS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000782327

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## Summary

Angus Council has awarded the contract for Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus. This procurement process, classified under General Public Services, covers education and care tailored to eligible children, emphasising supportive interactions and nurturing development. The contract spans the local authority area of Angus, UKM71 region, commencing from 1 August 2020 for up to 36 months, with the option to extend for an additional 24 months. The award was completed on 20 January 2025, and the procurement utilised an open procedure, ensuring broad participation among suppliers.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms in the early learning and childcare sector, particularly those specialising in educational services and child development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Playspaces Montrose Limited, awarded this contract, can leverage their expertise and expand their footprint within the region. Suitable contenders are those proficient in delivering high-quality, nurturing care that promotes early learning and development, complying with the outlined procurement criteria. The contract's framework agreement provisions and renewal options further incentivise sustained engagement and service excellence.

## 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=MAR526189 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| 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. Notices shall remain open for approximately 4-5 weeks. The final notice will be published Monday 2 December 2024 with a tender return deadline of Monday 6 January 2025. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £73,302 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLAYSPACES MONTROSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312110 - Child daycare services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526189
- 4 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517556

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517556&idx=1
  4th November 2024 - Invitation to tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517556&idx=2
  4th November 2024 - Contract terms and conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517556&idx=3
  4th November 2024 - Specification of requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517556&idx=4
  4th November 2024 - Specification of requirements - Appendix 1 - Information Sharing Protocol
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517556&idx=5
  4th November 2024 - Specification of requirements - Appendix 2 - Nominated Representatives
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517556&idx=6
  4th November 2024 - Funding Follows the Child and National Standard for ELC - Principles and Practice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517556&idx=7
  4th November 2024 - Funding Follows the Child and the National Standard for ELC - Operating Guidance.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517556
  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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526189
  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
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782327
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:548155-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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