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title: "Award of Contract for Early Learning and Childcare Places November 2025 - Enchanted Forest Nursery Limited"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000833593"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-11"
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# Award of Contract for Early Learning and Childcare Places November 2025 - Enchanted Forest Nursery Limited

Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000833593

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## Summary

Renfrewshire Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Award of Contract for Early Learning and Childcare Places November 2025 - Enchanted Forest Nursery Limited." This procurement falls under the "General public services" industry category and is focused on the provision of childcare services specifically for eligible children in the Renfrewshire area, using the Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Services. The process, conducted as a limited procurement method without a prior call for competition, started on 7 April 2026 and concluded with the contract being awarded and signed on 1 April 2026. The contracting authority ensures continuity of care for children within the locality, aligning with Regulation 6 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the early childhood education sector, particularly those capable of supplying childcare services within a structured framework. Small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in childcare services can benefit from such contracts to expand their operational reach within Renfrewshire. The selection of Enchanted Forest Nursery Limited, an SME, as the supplier illustrates that smaller entities are well-positioned to secure contracts in this sector, especially when technical capacity and regional presence are critical factors in the awarding process. Businesses contemplating participation in such tenders should focus on developing a robust understanding of local needs and regulatory compliance to enhance their competitiveness.

## Notice

The contract is for the provision of Early Learning and Childcare places for eligible children. The Council's main route for the purchase of services is via the Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Services (RC-CPU-25-008) which commenced on 7 April 2026. This contract is required to ensure continuity of provision for children currently attending the setting and to ensure adequate provision in the locality within Renfrewshire Council area for new Commissioned Places.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement exercise for this Contract was conducted as a Negotiated Procedure in accordance with Regulation 6 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 and the Renfrewshire Council Standing Orders relating to Contracts for health and social care services contracts.

### Procurement Information

The procurement exercise for this Contract was conducted as a Negotiated Procedure in accordance with Regulation 6 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 and the Renfrewshire Council Standing Orders relating to Contracts for health and social care services contracts. The short term negotiated contract is required to ensure continuity of provision for children currently attending the Setting and to ensure adequate provision in this locality within Renfrewshire Council area for new Commissioned Places.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557804 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £180,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 1JB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENCHANTED FOREST NURSERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312110 - Child daycare services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557804

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557804
  Award of Contract for Early Learning and Childcare Places November 2025 - Enchanted Forest Nursery Limited - The contract is for the provision of Early Learning and Childcare places for eligible children. The Council's main route for the purchase of services is via the Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Services (RC-CPU-25-008) which commenced on 7 April 2026. This contract is required to ensure continuity of provision for children currently attending the setting and to ensure adequate provision in the locality within Renfrewshire Council area for new Commissioned Places.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833593

## Provenance

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