--- title: "CC14214 - Early Learning and Childcare - Re-opening of Framework CC13109" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000799078" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799078" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000799078.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000799078.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2025-05-16" --- # CC14214 - Early Learning and Childcare - Re-opening of Framework CC13109 Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000799078 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799078) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000799078.json) ## Summary West Lothian Council is re-opening the framework agreement for Early Learning and Childcare services (contract reference CC13109), allowing new entrants to participate. This initiative, situated in the Livingston area (region UKM78), seeks to enhance flexibility in early learning provisions, aligning with the Scottish Government's "Follows the Child" guidelines. The procurement process is at the tender stage and utilises an open procedure to facilitate electronic submissions, with the tender period concluding on 20th June 2025. The contract is set to begin on the same day, with a potential 12-month extension at the Council's discretion. These services fall under the general public services category and require compliance with National Standards gradings of good or above as per Scottish guidelines. This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses in the childcare sector, particularly those with existing or aspiring capacity to meet National Standards in early childhood education and care. Service providers registered with the Care Inspectorate as a Day Care for Children or Childminding Service are highly suited to compete, especially if they aim to expand their offerings within the framework. The open procedure, along with the reintegration of new participants quarterly, fosters a dynamic market entry, encouraging innovation and business growth across the sector. This re-opening of the framework is an appealing opportunity for providers to engage in a long-term strategic partnership with West Lothian Council, contributing to community development and enhancing service provision to parents and carers. ## Notice West Lothian Council intend re-opening The Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare services (contract reference CC13109) to new entrants. ### Lot Information Lot 1 West Lothian Council intend to re-open flexible framework for early learning and childcare services (Contract Reference CC13109) to new entrants. This requirement follows Scottish Government Follows the Child and providers will need to have National Standards gradings of good or above and be registered wit the Care Inspectorate as a Day Care of Children or a Childminding Service Please note that there is no requirement for providers who have been appointed to framework CC13109 or any other time whereby the framework has been re-opened to competition to re-apply. The council will be using the allowable flexibilities of the Light Touch Regime and this is detailed within the Invitation to Tender e.g. re-opening to new entrants.. Service providers awarded to Early Learning and Childcare Framework CC13109 or any subsequent re-opening do not need to apply to join. Renewal: At the sole discretion of the council, this contract may be extended for a period of a further 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530500 | | 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 | 16 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | In accordance with provisions 74 - 76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 for the Award of contracts for social and other specific services, the council may re-open this Flexible Framework to other providers at quarterly intervals after contract commencement in August 2024 and new service providers will be able to apply to be appointed to the Flexible Framework. | ## 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80110000 - Pre-school education services ## Release History - 16 May 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530500 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530500 CC14214 - Early Learning and Childcare - Re-opening of Framework CC13109 - West Lothian Council intend re-opening The Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare services (contract reference CC13109) to new entrants. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799078 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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