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title: "Flexible Framework for Early Learning & Childcare Services in North Lanarkshire 2023-2027 - ENTRY POINT 3"
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buyer: "NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Flexible Framework for Early Learning & Childcare Services in North Lanarkshire 2023-2027 - ENTRY POINT 3

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000782971

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## Summary

North Lanarkshire Council is implementing a Flexible Framework for Early Learning & Childcare Services within the North Lanarkshire area from 2023 to 2027, under "Entry Point 3". This procurement focuses on securing external providers for childcare services, with the procurement stage now in the 'award' phase as of 1 October 2025. The procurement, conducted through an open procedure, targets the services category within the General Public Services. The council, located in Motherwell, aims to maintain capacity and choice by including annual entry points for new providers. The awarded contract, valued at £60,000,000, commenced on 1 August 2023 and will conclude on 31 July 2027.

This flexible framework presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in early learning and childcare. It is especially advantageous for providers outside the current framework to secure participation through future entry points. The open procurement method allows diverse businesses to apply, although they must meet specific regulatory standards and participate in the electronic submission via PCSTender. Businesses ranging from small childminding services to established childcare providers can potentially thrive by engaging in this framework due to the high demand for varied childcare solutions across North Lanarkshire.

## Notice

The Council already have a Framework in place to secure external providers who can supplement the Council's internal early learning and childcare provision. This notice is for Entry Point 3, which is applicable for any potential Provider and/or setting that is not already on the Framework. . The original Framework was set up for 4 years, with included annual entry points to allow new Providers to apply to join the Framework, this would enable the Council to maintain capacity and choice. .

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Invitation to Tender ("ITT") pack is accessible (and downloadable) from the Supplier Attachment area within the PCS-T system outlines the requirements and objectives of this framework. . Service delivery must be carried out in accordance with the information provided within this Contract Notice, the ITT Document and the Council's Framework Agreement.. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540403 |
| 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 | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 1AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 17 |
| Supplier names | ADVENTURE GLEN CHILDCARE; BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS; CAROLINE WHELAN'S CHILDMINDING; CATHERINE KILPATRICK PROFESSIONAL CHILDMINDER; EVELYN MACPHERSONS CHILDMINDING; HELEN'S CHILDMINDING SERVICES; LINDA WALSH CHILDCARE; LINZI'S LITTLE LEARNERS; LISA CHILDMINDING SERVICE; LITTLE CHICK'S CHILDMINDING; LOUISE’S BUZZING BEES CHILDMINDING SERVICE; MARION CHERRIE CHILDMINDING; MICHELLE'S LITTLE BLOSSOMS; NURTURED BY NATURE CHILDMINDING; PATRICIA WALSH CHILDCARE; PAULA'S PERFECT CHILDMINDING; TINY TURTLES |

## 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

- 1 Oct 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=OCT540403
- 13 Nov 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=NOV518220

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518220
  Flexible Framework for Early Learning & Childcare Services in North Lanarkshire 2023-2027 - ENTRY POINT 3 - The Council already have a Framework in place to secure external providers who can supplement the Council's internal early learning and childcare provision. This notice is for Entry Point 3, which is applicable for any potential Provider and/or setting that is not already on the Framework. . The original Framework was set up for 4 years, with included annual entry points to allow new Providers to apply to join the Framework, this would enable the Council to maintain capacity and choice. .
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540403
  Flexible Framework for Early Learning & Childcare Services in North Lanarkshire 2023-2027 - ENTRY POINT 3 - The Council already have a Framework in place to secure external providers who can supplement the Council's internal early learning and childcare provision. This notice is for Entry Point 3, which is applicable for any potential Provider and/or setting that is not already on the Framework. . The original Framework was set up for 4 years, with included annual entry points to allow new Providers to apply to join the Framework, this would enable the Council to maintain capacity and choice. .

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782971
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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