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title: "CC14055 - Early Learning and Childcare Funded Placements with Private ELC Providers Reopening of CC13109"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000795647"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-08"
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# CC14055 - Early Learning and Childcare Funded Placements with Private ELC Providers Reopening of CC13109

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000795647

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## Summary

West Lothian Council has completed the Early Learning and Childcare Funded Placements procurement process under the framework CC13109. This re-opening aims to invite new entrants to supplement the in-house provision. The procurement falls under the general public services category and is located in Livingston, UKM78. This tender used an open procedure and was initiated to secure service providers who meet the National Standards Criteria and are compliant with the Council’s requirements. The key awarded contract was signed on 4th April 2025, with a total framework value of £18,146,772 over the remaining period.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for service providers in early learning and childcare. SME businesses and those capable of meeting the high standards of the National Standards Criteria would benefit greatly. The open procedure and framework agreement ensure fair competition, with quality and price as the main criteria, each weighing 50%. Interested businesses need to meet the Council's specific hourly rate and are expected to deliver services that meet mandatory national standards, offering a clear path for capable suppliers to enhance their portfolio and market presence.

## Notice

Re-opening of Early Learning and Childcare Providers Framework CC13109 to new entrants

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To supplement in house provision, West Lothian Council re-opened the Early Learning & Childcare Services Framework CC13109. To be appointed to the framework service providers were required to pass the Qualification Stage, meet all mandatory requirements, meet Authority requirements, demonstrate that they meet all the requirements of the National Standards Criteria and be prepared to accept the Council's hourly rate of GBP7.32 per hour (2024/25 rate which may be subject to change). Whilst service providers will receive this specific hourly rate, there will be no definite number of hours per week.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527817 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,146,772 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6FF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FUN LITTLE EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80110000 - Pre-school education services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527817

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527817
  CC14055 - Early Learning and Childcare Funded Placements with Private ELC Providers Reopening of CC13109 - Re-opening of Early Learning and Childcare Providers Framework CC13109 to new entrants

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795647
- https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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