---
title: "Funded Early Learning and Childcare Provision"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000828015"
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buyer: "GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-14"
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# Funded Early Learning and Childcare Provision

Buyer: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000828015

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## Summary

Glasgow City Council is inviting tenders for the "Funded Early Learning and Childcare Provision" contract, requiring multiple providers registered by the Care Inspectorate to offer daycare services for children within the Glasgow boundary. This tender is currently in the procurement stage, with the process being conducted via an open procedure. The submission deadline is set for 14th May 2026, with the opening of bids occurring on the same day. The contract falls under the industry category of general public services and encompasses a substantial value of £350 million. The contract duration spans five years with an option to extend it for an additional three years, highlighting a longer-term engagement with selected providers.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for daycare service providers that are registered with the Care Inspectorate and possess a strong evaluation record. Businesses specialising in early learning and childcare are well-positioned to compete, especially those showcasing efficient management, sustainability, and fair work practices. The procurement process underlines a framework agreement allowing up to 125 participants, fostering substantial opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises to secure parts of the contract within the Glasgow area. Providers should ensure compliance with financial robustness standards and insurance requirements to succeed in this lucrative and socially impactful framework.

## Notice

The council requires the appointment of multiple providers, registered by the Care Inspectorate to provide daycare services to children, to deliver Early Learning and Childcare within the Glasgow boundary

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The appointment of multiple providers, registered by the Care Inspectorate to provide daycare services to children, to deliver Early Learning and Childcare within the Glasgow boundary.

Renewal: The option to extend for up to 3 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553776 |
| 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 | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | The framework duration is for 5 years with an option to extend for a further 3 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000,000 |
| Lots value | £350,000,000 |
| 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 | GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1DU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80110000 - Pre-school education services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553776

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553776
  Funded Early Learning and Childcare Provision - The council requires the appointment of multiple providers, registered by the Care Inspectorate to provide daycare services to children, to deliver Early Learning and Childcare within the Glasgow boundary

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.glasgow.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828015
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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