--- title: "Quality Funded Early Learning & Childcare (1140 hours) Dundee" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000793396" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793396" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000793396.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000793396.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-05-01" --- # Quality Funded Early Learning & Childcare (1140 hours) Dundee Buyer: DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000793396 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793396) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000793396.json) ## Summary Dundee City Council is seeking bidders for a contract titled "Quality Funded Early Learning & Childcare (1140 hours) Dundee," inviting submissions from qualified providers to join their framework. This tender, part of the "General public services" category, covers services in the local authority area of Dundee. The procurement is in the tender stage, with interested suppliers expected to submit electronically by 29 May 2025, 12:00 PM. The tender follows an open procedure and aims to support eligible children in Dundee with funded early learning and childcare services over a contract period starting on 19 August 2025 and ending on 18 August 2029. This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the early learning and childcare sector, particularly those able to meet national service standards and registered with the Care Inspectorate in Scotland. An open procurement method allows flexibility for service providers, enabling businesses specializing in children's services to expand their offerings. The tender encourages participation by incorporating the Light Touch Regime, which provides the chance to join the framework throughout its duration. Businesses that can demonstrate technical and suitability criteria, notably those offering services to young children, are well-positioned to benefit from this contract opportunity. ## Notice Dundee City Council wish to seek bid submissions from suitably qualified and experienced providers to supplement it's framework (Contract Reference C&F/ELC/MAIN/25) for Quality Funded Early Learning and Childcare so all eligible children residing in Dundee can access their entitlement to 1140 hours of funded Early Learning & Childcare. ### Lot Information Early Learning & Childcare for Eligible 2 Year Olds Early Learning and Childcare for eligible 2 year old children if either: the parent is in receipt of certain benefits or if the child or parent have experienced care. Early Learning & Childcare for Eligible 3-5 Year Olds Early Learning & Childcare for eligible 3-5 year old children. Eligibility will be determined by the Local Authority but broadly children will become eligible on the first day of the school term after their third birthday. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529377 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - 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 | 1 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 29 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Aug 2025 - 18 Aug 2029 | | Recurrence | As this Service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations, the council will be using the afforded Flexibility of the Light touch Regime to reopen the framework at Interval throughout the length of the Framework to new providers. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000,000 | | Lots value | £25,000,000 | | 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 | DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | DUNDEE | | Post town | Dundee | | Postcode | DD1 1QE | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City | | Local authority | Dundee City | | Electoral ward | Maryfield | | Westminster constituency | Dundee Central | | Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City | ## 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 May 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529377 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529377&idx=4 15th May 2025 - Evaluation guidance - Childminders - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529377&idx=10 15th May 2025 - Evaluation guidance - Childminders - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529377&idx=1 15th May 2025 - Eligibility Questionnaire - All Settings - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529377&idx=9 15th May 2025 - Eligibility Questionnaire - All Settings - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529377&idx=5 1st May 2025 - Invitation to Tender (ITT) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529377&idx=6 1st May 2025 - Service Information Form - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529377&idx=7 1st May 2025 - DCC Terms & Conditions - DRAFT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529377&idx=8 1st May 2025 - Certification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529377&idx=2 1st May 2025 - Eligibility Questionnaire - Childminders - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529377&idx=3 1st May 2025 - Evaluation guidance - All Settings - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529377 Quality Funded Early Learning & Childcare (1140 hours) Dundee - Dundee City Council wish to seek bid submissions from suitably qualified and experienced providers to supplement it's framework (Contract Reference C&F/ELC/MAIN/25) for Quality Funded Early Learning and Childcare so all eligible children residing in Dundee can access their entitlement to 1140 hours of funded Early Learning & Childcare. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.dundeecity.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=793396 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793396 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=793396 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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