--- title: "CC14677 - Early Learning and Childcare - Re-opening of Framework CC13109" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000824793" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824793" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000824793.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000824793.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-27" --- # CC14677 - Early Learning and Childcare - Re-opening of Framework CC13109 Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000824793 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824793) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000824793.json) ## Summary West Lothian Council is re-opening its Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare services, originally established under contract reference CC13109. The procurement falls under the industry category of general public services and is located in Livingston, UKM78. This process is now in the tender stage, and the framework is accessible via an open procedure. Key dates to note include the submission deadline on 27th March 2026 at 12:00. This procurement offers an opportunity for new entrants to join the framework, with services expected to comply with the Scottish Government’s 'Follows the Child' initiative, ensuring National Standards of 'Good' or above. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in childcare services that meet the required National Standards and are registered with the Care Inspectorate. The framework allows for multiple providers, thus increasing the potential market base for qualified suppliers. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the childcare sector, especially those new to the field, would find this tender attractive due to the recurring nature of the framework, accommodating new entrants at quarterly intervals. Engaging in this framework not only enhances a provider’s market credibility but also aligns them with national educational standards, fostering long-term partnership prospects with public institutions. ## 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=FEB550549 | | 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 | 27 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 | | 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 - 27 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550549 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550549 CC14677 - 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-r6ebe6-0000824793 - 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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