---
title: "Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000801034"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ANGUS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-22"
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# Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus

Buyer: ANGUS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000801034

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## Summary

Angus Council has initiated a public procurement process titled "Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus," targeting the general public services industry within the local authority area of Angus (UKM71). This tender, which follows an open procedure, initially began with a contract notice published on 17 December 2024. The contract involves the provision of education and care for eligible children, facilitating their learning and development. The procurement process has moved through the tender stage and culminated in an award on 11 July 2025, with the contract valued at £2,401,524. Key deadlines during this process included a tender submission deadline of 11 July 2025, and a contract signing date on 18 August 2025, initiating a service period that may extend over multiple school years, with potential renewals.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs within the childcare and education sectors, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality early learning and childcare services. The framework agreement might allow up to 60 participants, offering a flexible structure for business growth. Businesses adept at meeting standards outlined in the tender, such as providing nutritious meals and supportive learning environments for children, would be well-suited for this opportunity. The tender presents an avenue for organisations to expand their services in the education sector across Angus, fostering local involvement and growth within the community. The open procedure ensures that competitive and capable suppliers have a fair chance to contribute to public services, with electronic submission methods simplifying participation.

## Notice

Funded ELC will consist of education and care which is suitable for eligible children, and will take regard to 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 this contract notice describes the procurement.. The contract 'year' aligns with school years in Angus and may in some cases exceed 365 days.

Renewal: (+1) 16 Aug 2027 - 13 Aug 2028 (+1) 14 Aug 2028 - 12 Aug 2029 (+1) 13 Aug 2029 - 09 Aug 2030

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539714 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2025 - 15 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | The Invitation to Tender (ITT) document sets out the estimated dates for future publication of notices. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,401,524 |

## 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 | 8 |
| Supplier names | 851705; MAGGIE REID; PLAYSPACES MONTROSE; SWEET HOME; TEDDYBEAR CHILDCARE; THE WEE CHILDCARE; THE WENDYHOUSE CHILDRENS NURSERY; TIDDLYWINKS NURSERY SCHOOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312110 - Child daycare services

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539714
- 6 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532068

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532068&idx=4
  6th June 2025 - Invitation to Tender - instructions for tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532068&idx=5
  6th June 2025 - Invitation to tender (Parts 4-9)- TO BE COMPLETED BY THE TENDERER
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532068&idx=1
  6th June 2025 - Terms and conditions of contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532068&idx=2
  6th June 2025 - Funding Follows the Child and the National Standard for ELC - Operating Guidance
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532068&idx=3
  6th June 2025 - Angus Council Child Protection Guidelines
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532068
  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 to 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=SEP539714
  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 to 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-r6ebe6-0000801034
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040541-2024?origin=SearchResults&p=1

## Provenance

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