--- title: "Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000784849" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784849" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000784849.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000784849.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ANGUS COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-04" --- # Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus Buyer: ANGUS COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000784849 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784849) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000784849.json) ## Summary Angus Council is seeking providers for the "Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus" contract, which falls under the general public services category. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with key dates including the tender period ending on 6 January 2025 at 9:00 AM, and the award period starting the same day at 12:00 PM. The services will be delivered in locations within the local authority area of Angus, specifically in the region coded UKM71. This contract will ensure suitable education and care for eligible children within nurturing settings, emphasising the importance of supportive interactions and experiences. The procurement method for this contract is an open procedure, allowing for electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland website. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the early childhood education and care sector to expand their operations and increase their market presence. Compatible businesses include private nurseries, child care providers, and educational institutions with expertise in early childhood development. The open procurement procedure ensures a competitive process, allowing multiple businesses to vie for up to 60 places under the framework agreement. Engaging in this tender could lead to substantial growth through a long-term contract, initially up to 36 months with potential extensions of up to two additional years. Business participants must meet specific suitability and technical criteria, ensuring high standards of service delivery. ## 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=DEC519575 | | 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 | 4 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2025 | | 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. Notices shall remain open for approximately 4-5 weeks. Note that this Notice (4 December 2024) is the final Notice under the existing open framework 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 | 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 - 4 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519575 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC519575&idx=1 4th December 2024 - Invitation to tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC519575&idx=2 4th December 2024 - Contract terms and conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC519575&idx=3 4th December 2024 - Specification of requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC519575&idx=4 4th December 2024 - Specification of requirements - Appendix 1 - Information Sharing Protocol - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC519575&idx=5 4th December 2024 - Specification of requirements - Appendix 2 - Nominated Representatives - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC519575&idx=6 4th December 2024 - Funding Follows the Child and the National Standard for ELC - Principles and Practice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC519575&idx=7 4th December 2024 - Funding Follows the Child and the National Standard for ELC - Operating Guidance - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519575 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-r6ebe6-0000784849 - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:548155-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=784849 - 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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