--- title: "181003 Reopening Early Learning and Childcare August 2026-July 2027" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000831107" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831107" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831107.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831107.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MORAY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-05" --- # 181003 Reopening Early Learning and Childcare August 2026-July 2027 Buyer: MORAY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000831107 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831107) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831107.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by Moray Council, a regional or local authority located in Elgin, UKM62. The tender, titled "181003 Reopening Early Learning and Childcare August 2026-July 2027," falls under the services category within general public services. Currently in the planning stage, this flexible framework has reopened to accommodate new providers in the region of Moray. Key details indicate that interested providers must submit necessary documentation by 12 June 2026 at 5pm. The procurement method involves the submission of a planned procurement notice, intending to explore potential service providers to meet early learning and childcare needs. This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for service providers in the early learning and educational services sector. Businesses specialising in childcare and early learning services stand to benefit by participating in this flexible framework, thereby expanding their operations into the public sector. New providers have the chance to establish themselves within the community, leveraging this opportunity to secure governmental contracts. The well-suited business would be one capable of delivering quality childcare services while adhering to specified frameworks and regulations. This tender not only provides financial growth but also helps in building lasting business relationships with local authorities. ## Notice Early Learning and Childcare Provision 2026-2027. This flexible framework has now reopened. Please note if you are an existing provider you ARE NOT required to respond. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Early Learning and Childcare Provision 2026-2027. This flexible framework has now reopened. Please note if you are an existing provider you ARE NOT required to respond.. New interested providers are invited to return documentation listed within the cover letter. A copy of the required documents, completed contract header page and signed pages can be emailed to ELCadmin@moray.gov.uk. Information should be returned by 12 June 2026 5pm. If you have any questions about the application process, please direct them via the question and answer facility of this portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555189 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MORAY COUNCIL | | Locality | ELGIN | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV30 1BX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Moray | | Electoral ward | Elgin City North | | Westminster constituency | Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey | | Delivery location | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80110000 - Pre-school education services ## Release History - 5 May 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555189 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555189&idx=1 5th May 2026 - Cover Letter - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555189&idx=2 5th May 2026 - Contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555189&idx=3 5th May 2026 - App 1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555189&idx=4 5th May 2026 - App 2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555189&idx=5 5th May 2026 - App 3 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555189&idx=6 5th May 2026 - Commissioning and Monitoring Framework - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555189 181003 Reopening Early Learning and Childcare August 2026-July 2027 - Early Learning and Childcare Provision 2026-2027. This flexible framework has now reopened. Please note if you are an existing provider you ARE NOT required to respond. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.moray.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=831107 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831107 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000831107. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831107.json.