--- title: "CC14400 - Early Learning and Childcare - Re-opening of Framework CC13109" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000808059" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808059" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000808059.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000808059.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2025-08-29" --- # CC14400 - Early Learning and Childcare - Re-opening of Framework CC13109 Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000808059 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808059) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000808059.json) ## Summary West Lothian Council, serving as the buying organisation, has initiated an open procurement process titled "CC14400 - Early Learning and Childcare - Re-opening of Framework CC13109." This initiative falls under the General Public Services industry category and is located in Livingston, UKM78. The procurement is currently at the tender stage and aims to re-open the existing framework to new entrants. Interested parties should note the submission deadline is set for 26th September 2025 at 12:00 PM. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and it can present significant opportunities for businesses capable of offering Early Learning and Childcare services. The process supports electronic submissions through the designated portal. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in childcare services, particularly those ready to meet the National Standards criteria of 'Good or Above' and registered with the Care Inspectorate. Companies already on the previous framework need not re-apply, making this an ideal opening for new service providers aiming to establish a foothold. The contract period is intended for 630 days with a potential extension of 12 months at the council's discretion. The procurement's focus on quality and price offers a balanced chance for Startups and SMEs with high-quality standards to enter the market and grow through public sector partnerships. ## 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=AUG538009 | | 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 | 29 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 26 Sep 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 - 29 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG538009 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG538009 CC14400 - 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-r6ebe6-0000808059 - 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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