--- title: "Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000833891" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833891" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000833891.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000833891.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ANGUS COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-05" --- # Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus Buyer: ANGUS COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000833891 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833891) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000833891.json) ## Summary Angus Council is conducting an open procurement process for "Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus," focusing on delivering education and care services within the local authority area of Angus. Categorised under general public services, this tender offers opportunities for educational and childcare providers to engage in offering free meal inclusive services to eligible children. The procurement stage is currently active, with an electronic submission deadline set for 10 July 2026 at 17:00. The contract is structured to commence on 18 August 2025 and end on 15 August 2027, with potential renewals extending the contract period up to August 2030. The procurement follows the open procedure method and aligns with regulations under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, offering a flexible framework agreement to accommodate up to 60 participants. This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, childcare, and related offerings. Particularly, it suits establishments proficient in delivering innovative early learning experiences with the capacity to expand alongside the flexible extension provisions outlined. Participation may benefit organisations familiar with tendering to public sector requirements, providing an advantageous framework to elevate visibility and expand operations within the Scottish public service sector. Given the technical and professional suitability criteria, businesses with a solid track record in educational services, adherence to child protection standards, and the ability to meet specified service delivery conditions are well-positioned to compete for this opportunity. ## Notice Funded ELC will consist of education and care which is suitable for eligible children, and will take regard to the importance of interactions, spaces and experiences that support their learning and development. Children accessing funded ELC will be offered a free meal. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Invitation to Tender (ITT) document attached to this contract notice describes the procurement.. The contract 'year' aligns with school years in Angus and may in some cases exceed 365 days. Renewal: (+1) 16 Aug 2027 - 13 Aug 2028 (+1) 14 Aug 2028 - 12 Aug 2029 (+1) 13 Aug 2029 - 09 Aug 2030 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557349 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 5 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Aug 2025 - 15 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | The Invitation to Tender (ITT) document sets out the estimated dates for future publication of notices. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | ANGUS COUNCIL | | Locality | FORFAR | | Post town | Dundee | | Postcode | DD8 1AN | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City | | Local authority | Angus | | Electoral ward | Forfar and District | | Westminster constituency | Angus and Perthshire Glens | | Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312110 - Child daycare services ## Release History - 5 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557349 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557349 Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus - Funded ELC will consist of education and care which is suitable for eligible children, and will take regard to the importance of interactions, spaces and experiences that support their learning and development. Children accessing funded ELC will be offered a free meal. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833891 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040541-2024?origin=SearchResults&p=1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=833891 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=833891 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## 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-r6ebe6-0000833891. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000833891.json.