---
title: "Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000786005"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ANGUS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-06"
---

# Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus

Buyer: ANGUS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000786005

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## Summary

Angus Council is the buying organisation for the "Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus" contract, which falls under the general public services category. The project, conducted in the UKM71 region, specifically in Angus, underwent an open procurement process using an open procedure method. Significant dates entail the publication of the contract notice on 17th December 2024, with a tender submission deadline on 31st January 2025. Following the tender stage, the contract was awarded on 6th June 2025 and signed on 25th April 2025. The services tender emphasizes education and care for eligible children and includes the provision of a free meal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the award to numerous suppliers, including local nurseries and childminding services within Angus. Businesses specialising in early learning and childcare, especially those that can align with the educational and developmental requirements outlined by the procuring body, are well-suited to compete. The flexible framework allows multiple providers to access contracts ranging from £10,000 to £2,500,000 over five years, fostering business growth and the potential for longer-term relationships with Angus Council. The requirement for execution by specific professions further underscores the opportunity for skilled childcare providers to participate.

## Notice

Funded ELC will consist of education and care which is suitable for eligible children, and will take regard of the importance of interactions, spaces and experiences that support their learning and development. Children accessing Funded ELC will be offered a free meal.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Invitation to Tender (ITT) document attached to the contract notice describes the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532018 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2025 - 15 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,600,000 |

## 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 | 42 |
| Supplier names | ABBIE CHILDMINDING; ADEN PROJECTS; CAROLINE CATHRO; CHARLESTON PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP; CHILDMINDER; CHIMES PLAYGROUP; CLAIRE STIRTON CHILDMINDING; DONNA MCEWING CHILDMINDING; DOREEN HALLY; DUNDEE AND ANGUS COLLEGE HELPING HANDS NURSERY; FERRYDEN PLAYGROUP; FRIOCKHEIM AND KINNELL PLAYGROUP; GRANGE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP; HAYSHEAD PLAYGROUP; INVERBROTHOCK PLAYGROUP; JACK AND JILLS ELITE NURSERY; JOANNE MCKENZIE CHILDMINDING SERVICE; KAREN CRAIGIE; KELI TOTS; LEANNE URQUHART; LEMON TREE NURSERY; LITTLE BEEHIVE NURSEY; LITTLE LEAPERS NURSERY SCHOOL; LITTLE NEWTS CHILDMINDING; LOCHSIDE PLAYGROUP; LOUISE MCFARLANE; LYNDA MARR; MCKIRDAY CHILDMINDING; MOTHERGOOSE PLAYGROUP; MUIRFIELD PLAYGROUP; PANMURE PRESCHOOL; PLAYSPACES BRECHIN; ROMPERS PRIVATE NURSERY; SCALLYWAGS CHILDRENS NURSERY; SHARON BIRKETT; SHAUNAGH CHILDMINDING; SHIRLEY; STEPPING STONES PLAYGROUP; SUSAN CROMPTON; SUSANCOX CHILDMINDING; THE LADYBIRD PLAYGROUP; THE WENDYHOUSE CHILDREN'S NURSERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312110 - Child daycare services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 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=JUN532018
- 17 Dec 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=DEC520429

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520429&idx=3
  17th December 2024 - Child Protection Guidelines and Procedures
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520429&idx=4
  17th December 2024 - Invitation to tender - instructions and all parts 1-9
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520429&idx=5
  17th December 2024 - ITT Parts 4-6 (for completion)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520429&idx=6
  17th December 2024 - ITT Part 7 (for completion)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520429&idx=7
  17th December 2024 - ITT Part 8 (for completion)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520429&idx=8
  17th December 2024 - ITT Part 9 (for completion)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520429&idx=1
  17th December 2024 - Terms and conditions of contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520429&idx=2
  17th December 2024 - National Standard: Operating Guidance
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520429
  Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus - Funded ELC will consist of education and care which is suitable for eligible children, and will take regard of the importance of interactions, spaces and experiences that support their learning and development. Children accessing Funded ELC will be offered a free meal.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532018
  Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus - Funded ELC will consist of education and care which is suitable for eligible children, and will take regard of the importance of interactions, spaces and experiences that support their learning and development. Children accessing Funded ELC will be offered a free meal.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.angus.gov.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000786005

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