---
title: "Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)(Reopening July 2026)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000837748"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-17"
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# Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)(Reopening July 2026)

Buyer: EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000837748

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## Summary

East Dunbartonshire Council has initiated a public procurement process entitled "Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)(Reopening July 2026)". This tender targets the education sector, specifically early learning and childcare services, with a focus on the East Dunbartonshire region. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, classified under services, and employs an open procurement method. Interested parties can submit their responses electronically until 12:00 PM on 14th August 2026, after which the award process will commence on the same day. The framework agreement is flexible, allowing new applicants to join at any time during its 1440-day contract period.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those providing early learning and childcare solutions. The flexible nature of this framework means that even new providers can enter the framework throughout the duration of the contract, offering ongoing opportunities. Businesses that already possess expertise in educational services, have a strong foundation in meeting governmental procurement standards, and can submit electronic bids will find this an attractive contract to pursue. The tender favours providers with strong financial vetting, as evidenced by completing the Financial Vetting Questionnaire included in the procurement documents.

## Notice

The provision of learning and childcare services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Services for early learning education and childcare.. This is a flexible framework, therefore new applicants can apply at any point throughout the duration of the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560409 |
| 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 | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIRKINTILLOCH |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G66 1TJ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire |
| Local authority | East Dunbartonshire |
| Electoral ward | Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Dunbartonshire |
| Delivery location | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80110000 - Pre-school education services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560409

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560409
  Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)(Reopening July 2026) - The provision of learning and childcare services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=837748
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837748
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=837748

## Provenance

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