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title: "Qualification Courses for Early Years & Childcare (EY&C) Staff"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000825345"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-12"
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# Qualification Courses for Early Years & Childcare (EY&C) Staff

Buyer: MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000825345

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## Summary

Midlothian Council, located in Dalkeith, has successfully concluded a public procurement process for the provision of qualification courses for Early Years & Childcare (EY&C) Staff under the tender ID MID/26/02. This open procedure aimed to appoint a sole supplier to provide essential training services in the education sector within Midlothian. The process commenced with a tender notice on 3rd March 2026, and the contract was signed with Edinburgh College on 11th June 2026. The initiative aimed at enhancing workforce qualifications to comply with the Scottish Social Services Council and Care Inspectorate standards, encompassing courses ranging from SVQ levels to HNC and PDA in Childhood Practice. The contract, valued at £204,400, follows an open procurement method and is compliant with the General Procurement Agreement (GPA) terms. Significant dates included the tender period's end on 13th April 2026 and an active contract status as of 12th June 2026.

The award of this contract to Edinburgh College presents substantial business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in educational training and development, particularly those with accreditation from the Scottish Qualification Authority or Education Scotland. The scope for providing qualification courses designed to elevate the skills of early childhood educators ensures a steady demand for services. Companies aiming to compete in similar future tenders should focus on maintaining strong financial stability, as verified by the Authority's use of an Experian check, and demonstrate their commitment to delivering community benefits. Businesses with a thorough understanding of early education and qualifications are well-suited to succeed in this competitive landscape, while taking advantage of potential renewal opportunities, extending the contract duration by up to 24 months.

## Notice

Midlothian Council seeks to appoint a sole supplier for the provision of early learning & childcare training.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender is for a sole supplier for the Provision of Early Learning & Childcare and Childcare Training. The number of courses will be based on the estimate of Midlothian Council's requirements and are indicative only. The actual frequency of the courses will depend on the student numbers. Midlothian Council are offering training that will enable staff working in Early Learning & Childcare and Childcare settings to gain the relevant qualifications as required for registration with the regulatory body the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and meet the requirements of the Care Inspectorate. The proposed courses required: - SVQ 2 Social Services Children & Young People - SVQ 3 Playwork - SVQ 4 Playwork - HNC Childhood Practice - PDA Level 8 Childhood Practice - PDA Level 9 Childhood Practice

Renewal: 12 months + 12 months = a maximum of 24 months extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557874 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Any future tender opportunities are likely to be published approximately 6 months before the end of the contract. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £204,400 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | DALKEITH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH22 1DN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | Midlothian |
| Electoral ward | Dalkeith |
| Westminster constituency | Midlothian |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDINBURGH COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557874
- 3 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550798

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550798&idx=2
  3rd March 2026 - Schedule 01 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550798&idx=3
  3rd March 2026 - Schedule 02 - Midlothian Council Terms & Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550798&idx=4
  3rd March 2026 - Schedule 03 - Technical Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550798&idx=5
  3rd March 2026 - Schedule 04 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550798&idx=6
  3rd March 2026 - Schedule 05 - Community Benefits
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550798&idx=7
  3rd March 2026 - Schedule 06 - Non Disclosure Agreement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550798&idx=8
  3rd March 2026 - Schedule 07 - Non Collusion Certificate
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550798&idx=9
  3rd March 2026 - Schedule 08 - Freedom of Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550798&idx=10
  3rd March 2026 - Schedule 09 - Notice of Qualification to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550798&idx=11
  3rd March 2026 - Schedule 10 - Parent Company Guarantee
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550798&idx=12
  3rd March 2026 - Schedule 11 - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550798&idx=13
  3rd March 2026 - Appendix 1 - Financial Health Evaluation Flowchart
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550798&idx=1
  3rd March 2026 - MID-26-02 Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550798
  Qualification Courses for Early Years & Childcare (EY&C) Staff - Midlothian Council seeks to appoint a sole supplier for the provision of early learning & childcare training.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557874
  Qualification Courses for Early Years & Childcare (EY&C) Staff - Midlothian Council seeks to appoint a sole supplier for the provision of early learning & childcare training.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.midlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825345

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