--- title: "Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000813459" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000813459" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000813459.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000813459.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ANGUS COUNCIL" published: "2026-01-27" --- # Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus Buyer: ANGUS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000813459 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000813459) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000813459.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the contract titled "Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus" was initiated by Angus Council. This involves providing education and care suitable for eligible children within the Angus region, underlining the value of interactions, spaces, and experiences for children's learning and development. The contract operates within the 'General public services' category and is structured as a services procurement. The most recent stage of this process is the award, with a contract being signed on 1 December 2025. This project is classified under CPV code 85312110 and further details were formally published on 20 October 2025. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with bid submissions accepted electronically by 21 November 2025, marking its transition from tender to award. The tender offers significant opportunities for business growth in the field of early childhood education services. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) such as Gemma Robertson, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to participate in this tender. The procurement method favours businesses capable of providing structured childcare services that meet specified criteria. The flexible nature of the framework agreement aligns with the school year, offering potential extensions, which could attract service providers aiming to establish or expand their footprint in the regional education sector. This tender supports growth for businesses focused on innovative, quality early learning programmes, positioning them well for longer-term engagements. ## 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=JAN548110 | | 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 | 27 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Dec 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 | £68,571 | ## 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 | 1 | | Supplier names | GEMMA ROBERTSON | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312110 - Child daycare services ## Release History - 27 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548110 - 20 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541729 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT541729&idx=2 20th October 2025 - Funding Follows the Child and National Standard for ELC: Operating Guidance - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT541729&idx=3 20th October 2025 - Angus Council's Child Protection Guidelines - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT541729&idx=4 20th October 2025 - Instructions for tenderers (all parts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT541729&idx=5 20th October 2025 - Instructions for tenderers (Parts 4-9) - FOR COMPLETION - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT541729&idx=1 20th October 2025 - Terms and conditions of contract for Funded ELC in Angus - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541729 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=JAN548110 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-r6ebe6-0000813459 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040541-2024?origin=SearchResults&p=1 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000813459. 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