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Published 13 Nov 2024, 13:48 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus

Official notice

Authority: Angus Council (Local council)

Framework agreementServicesOpen procedureSME suitable
Sectors: Health & Social Care (85) Delivery: Scotland (UKM71)
Framework ceiling (notional)Value not publishedframework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 31 Jan 2025awarded 25 Apr 2025
Next notice expected 16 Dec 2024
Framework period 2 yrsends 15 Aug 2027 · starts 18 Aug 2025

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Funded ELC will consist of education and care which is suitable for eligible children, and will take regard of the importance of interactions, spaces and experiences that support their learning and development. Children accessing Funded ELC will be offered a free meal.

  • How the procedure runs: www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

CPV: Child daycare services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
51 bids received · 42 suppliers appointed
Framework period

2 yrs from 18 Aug 2025, Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 determine that a public contract opportunity of this type must be advertised and awarded via Public Contracts Scotland, the light touch regime (LTR) provisions (Regulations 74-76) lend flexibility to the procedure. This flexible framework will be for two school years initially with provision to extend by up to three more school years (1+1+1).

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1The Invitation to Tender (ITT) document attached to the contract notice describes the… 2 yrs

The Invitation to Tender (ITT) document attached to the contract notice describes the procurement.

Contract period: 18 Aug 2025 – 15 Aug 2027 (2 yrs)
Delivery: Scotland · The local authority area of Angus
85312110 Child daycare services

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

The features of the award procedure are set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document attached to the contract notice.

Conditions of participation1
  • Technical & professional ability

    Funded ELC will be delivered by individuals who are registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and who have either achieved or started working towards the benchmark qualification for their role. Funded ELC will also be delivered by Care Inspectorate registered childminders. Although childminders are not required to register with the SSSC, to become a provider of Funded ELC they must have achieved or started to work towards the benchmark qualification equivalent to that of an ELC Practitioner.

    The Invitation to Tender (ITT) document attached to this contract notice provides more detail about the requirements.

Staff
Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
Shortlisting
The objectives rules and criteria for participation are set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document attached to this contract notice.
What this means for your bid
  • “Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
13 Nov 2024, 13:48 GMT
Last source update
6 Jun 2025, 11:07 BST
Authority reference
AC/24/091/SL
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-030501
Classification (CPV)
Child daycare services
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM71)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b627 Find a Tender
How it runs

www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ↗

Contract terms
Electronic trading
electronic payment
Performance terms

The contract performance conditions are set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document attached to this contract notice.

Publisher note: (SC Ref:800985)

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Public Contracts Scotland · Who buys & how to bid on PCS
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free single registration for Scotland; PCS-Tender (Jaggaer) for full bidding

Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ↗

Appointment period ends
31 Jan 2025, 17:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ↗

Timeline

16 Dec 2024 → 18 Aug 2025 · 4 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    16 Dec 2024
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    31 Jan 2025, 17:00 GMT
  3. Notice published
    6 Jun 2025, 11:07 BST
  4. Contract starts
    18 Aug 2025, 00:00 BST

Notice history

4 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 17 Dec 2024
  1. Status changed to active
    17 Dec 2024, 09:50 GMT
  2. Procurement method changed
    17 Dec 2024, 09:50 GMT
  3. Deadline published: 31 Jan 2025, 17:00 GMT
    17 Dec 2024, 09:50 GMT
  4. Status changed to complete
    6 Jun 2025, 11:07 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 42admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 5150 from SMEs
Contracts signed 1latest 25 Apr 2025

1 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • Contract 030501-2025-1

    Signed
    25 Apr 2025
    Value
    £28,600,000
    Period
    … – 15 Aug 2027
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
51bids · 51 electronic50——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Angus Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services Angus House, Orchardbank Business Park, Forfar, Scotland, DD8 1ANContact email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Forfar Sheriff CourtReview body ForfarContact email, phone

Framework contractors & participating bidders

42 commercial parties on the notice
  • Abbie ChildmindingFramework contractor 40 Abbotsford Road, Arbroath, Scotland, DD115DBContact phone
  • Aden Projects LtdFramework contractor Smallworld Nursery, 15 Bank Street, Brechin, Scotland, DD96AUContact phone
  • Caroline cathroFramework contractor 11 Petrie way, Arbroath, Scotland, Dd11 4gsContact phone
  • Charleston Preschool PlaygroupFramework contractor Charleston Preschool Playgroup, Charleston Village Hall, Charleston Village, Scotland, DD8 1UGContact phone
  • ChildminderFramework contractor 21 Threewells Drive, Forfar, Scotland, DD8 1ESContact phone
  • Chimes PlaygroupFramework contractor East & Old Church, East High Street, Forfar, Scotland, DD8 2EGContact phone
  • Claire Stirton ChildmindingFramework contractor 40 Market Street, Forfar, Scotland, Dd8 3ewContact phone
  • Donna McEwing ChildmindingFramework contractor 45a Station Road, Forfar, Scotland, DD83EJContact phone
  • Doreen HallyFramework contractor 10, Lethnot Green, CARNOUSTIE, Scotland, DD7 6GUContact phone
  • Dundee and Angus College Helping Hands NurseryFramework contractor Keptie Road, Arbroath, Scotland, DD11 2BAContact phone
Show 32 more suppliers
  • Ferryden PlaygroupFramework contractor Craig Cresent, Ferryden, Montrose, Scotland, DD10 9RFContact phone
  • Friockheim and Kinnell PlaygroupFramework contractor Friockheim Primary School, Friockheim, Scotland, Dd114XBContact phone
  • Grange Pre-School PlaygroupFramework contractor Grange Primary School, Grange Road, Monifieth, Scotland, DD5 4LUContact phone
  • Hayshead PlaygroupFramework contractor Abbeyview Campus, Hayshead Road, Arbroath, Scotland, DD11 5FEContact phone
  • Inverbrothock PlaygroupFramework contractor east kirkton Road, Arbroath, Scotland, dd11 4grContact phone
  • Jack and Jills Elite NurseryFramework contractor Eco Park, Carseview Road, Forfar, UK, DD8 3BSContact phone
  • Joanne McKenzie childminding serviceFramework contractor 2 Lamb Terrace, Arbroath, Scotland, DD11 4HDContact phone
  • Karen CraigieFramework contractor Ardgath, 26 Lochty Street, Carnoustie, Scotland, DD7 6EFContact phone
  • Leanne UrquhartFramework contractor 9 Donaldson Avenue, Forfar, Scotland, Dd8 1nxContact phone
  • Lemon Tree NurseryFramework contractor Lemon Tree Nursery, Castle Street, FORFAR, DD8 3HX, UNITED KINGDOM, Forfar, Scotland, DD8 3HXContact phone
  • Little Beehive NurseyFramework contractor 1 Museum Street, Montrose, Scotland, DD108HEContact phone
  • Little Leapers Nursery SchoolFramework contractor Little Leapers Nursery School, Old Primary, Ladyloan, Arbroath, Scotland, DD11 1QAContact phone
  • Little Newts ChildmindingFramework contractor 8 North Street, Newtyle, Scotland, PH12 8TTContact phone
  • Lochside PlaygroupFramework contractor Nursery Road, Montrose, UK, DD10 9ANContact phone
  • Louise McFarlaneFramework contractor Honeyford House, 17 Keptie Road, Arbroath, Scotland, DD11 3EDContact phone
  • Lynda MarrFramework contractor 15 Parkview Gardens, Arbroath, Scotland, DD11 4JNContact phone
  • McKirday ChildmindingFramework contractor 36 Camperdown Drive, Arbroath, Scotland, DD113EJContact phone
  • Mothergoose PlaygroupFramework contractor Room 3, Forfar Early Learning & Childcare Centre, Taylor Street, Forfar, Scotland, DD8 3LBContact phone
  • Muirfield playgroupFramework contractor Muirfield Primary School, School Road, ARBROATH, Scotland, DD11 2LUContact phone
  • Panmure PreschoolFramework contractor Pitskelly Road, Carnoustie, Scotland, DD77BFContact phone
  • Playspaces Brechin LimitedFramework contractor 22 Market Street, Brechin, Scotland, DD9 6BB
  • Rompers Private Nursery LtdFramework contractor 7 Traill Drive, East Links, Montrose, Scotland, DD10 8SWContact phone
  • Scallywags Childrens NurseryFramework contractor Taymouth Terrace, Carnoustie, Scotland, DD7 7JWContact phone
  • Sharon BirkettFramework contractor 8 clova avenue, Arbroath, Scotland, DD115JEContact phone
  • Shaunagh childmindingFramework contractor 11 Douglas Avenue, Arbroath, Scotland, Dd114jqContact phone
  • ShirleyFramework contractor 16 Fyfe-Jamieson, Forfar, Scotland, DD8 3LEContact phone
  • Stepping stones playgroupFramework contractor Forfar community campus , Kirriemuir Road, Forfar, Scotland, Dd83tgContact phone
  • Susan CromptonFramework contractor 8 Maple Gardens, Arbroath, Scotland, DD112HSContact phone
  • SusanCox childmindingFramework contractor 8 service road, Forfar, Scotland, DD83ERContact phone
  • The Ladybird PlaygroupFramework contractor Brunton Block, Arbroath Academy, Arbroath, Scotland, DD11 5JDContact phone
  • The Wendyhouse Children's NurseryFramework contractor Angle Road, Kirriemuir, Scotland, DD8 4PLContact phone
  • keli totsFramework contractor 28 st james road, forfar, forfar, Scotland, dd8 1lgContact phone

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.