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title: "Provision of partner status to providers of Early Learning and Childcare - Dynamic Purchasing System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000837951"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-08-03"
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# Provision of partner status to providers of Early Learning and Childcare - Dynamic Purchasing System

Buyer: CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000837951

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## Summary

Clackmannanshire Council has initiated a procurement process for the "Provision of partner status to providers of Early Learning and Childcare - Dynamic Purchasing System" in Alloa, UKM72. This open service procurement targets providers offering early learning and childcare services for children eligible for statutory pre-school services. The procurement method employed is an open procedure with electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland website. Tender submissions must be completed by 30th November 2026 at 12:00 PM. This process is active, with the award period starting simultaneously on the deadline day, emphasising prompt initiation. The contract's estimated value is £26,787,236, spanning a possible 10-year period subject to different call-offs under the dynamic purchasing system.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in early childhood education services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive, well-rounded childcare offerings in line with statutory requirements. Small and medium enterprises, as well as micro-businesses and self-employed professionals, can benefit from the flexible entry and re-entry points allowed by the dynamic purchasing system. The process, focused initially on compliance with SPD requirements, allows for a diverse range of providers to participate without immediate competition based on pricing, thus fostering innovation and diversity in service provision.

## Notice

partner provider status to providers of Early Learning and Childcare services for children entitled to statutory pre-school services.

### Lot Information

Childminding

Childminding

Early Learning & Child Care Provision

Early Learning & Child Care Provision

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561485 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, 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 | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,787,236 |
| 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 | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | ALLOA |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK10 1EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Clackmannanshire |
| Electoral ward | Clackmannanshire South |
| Westminster constituency | Alloa and Grangemouth |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80110000 - Pre-school education services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561485

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561485
  Provision of partner status to providers of Early Learning and Childcare - Dynamic Purchasing System - partner provider status to providers of Early Learning and Childcare services for children entitled to statutory pre-school services.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
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- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837951
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=837951

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