--- title: "Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement - Reopening May 2026" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000830461" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830461" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000830461.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000830461.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-30" --- # Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement - Reopening May 2026 Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000830461 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830461) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000830461.json) ## Summary Scottish Borders Council is actively seeking submissions for its "Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement - Reopening May 2026", under an open procedure. This procurement process is dedicated to expanding the provision of funded early learning and childcare places within the UKM91 region, specifically targeting services for children aged 2 to 4 years. The tender period is expected to conclude on 1st June 2026, with submissions required via electronic methods. The procurement falls under the services category with a total contract value of £3 million, and the Council is utilising the flexibility of the Light Touch Regime to reopen the framework. For businesses specialising in early learning and childcare services, this tender represents a significant opportunity to enhance market presence and gain access to a substantial public sector contract. The framework re-opening invites providers from voluntary, independent, and private sectors to apply, emphasising their ability to meet national standards and legislative requirements. Well-suited businesses include childminders and nursery service providers with the requisite qualifications and experience. Successful applicants will benefit from a stable and remunerative contract within a thriving sector, promoting growth and expansion while delivering essential services to the community. ## Notice Scottish Borders Council is seeking bid submissions from suitably qualified and experienced providers to supplement it's existing framework for Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places (ref SBC/CPS/1815). ### Lot Information Childminder Services Scottish Borders Council is reopening its Funded Early Learning and Childcare Framework to new providers from the voluntary, independent and private settings to provide Early Learning and Childcare for 2,3 and 4 year old children. Lot 2 - Childminder Services All providers who apply and meet the national standards, legislation and the Council's procedural requirements and accept the rates and contract terms set out by the Council shall be accepted onto the framework agreement to deliver funded provision. As this service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the contract value exceeds the threshold, the Council will be using the afforded flexibility of the Light Touch Regime to re-open the framework. Nursery Services (including Private and Third Sector Settings) Scottish Borders Council is reopening its Funded Early Learning and Childcare Framework to new providers from the voluntary,independent and private settings to provide Early Learning and Childcare for 2,3 and 4 year old children. Lot 1 - Nursery Services All providers who apply and meet the national standards, legislation and the Council's procedural requirements and accept the rates and contract terms set out by the Council shall be accepted onto the framework agreement to deliver funded provision. As this service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the contract value exceeds the threshold, the Council will be using the afforded flexibility of the Light Touch Regime to re-open the framework. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554884 | | Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) | | 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 | 30 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | 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 | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL | | Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS | | Post town | Galashiels | | Postcode | TD6 0SA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders | | Local authority | Scottish Borders | | Electoral ward | Selkirkshire | | Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk | | Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80110000 - Pre-school education services - 85312110 - Child daycare services ## Release History - 30 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554884 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554884 Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement - Reopening May 2026 - Scottish Borders Council is seeking bid submissions from suitably qualified and experienced providers to supplement it's existing framework for Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places (ref SBC/CPS/1815). ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotborders.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830461 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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