Official UK procurement notice
Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)(Reopening August 2026)
Authority: East Dunbartonshire Council (Local council)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe provision of learning and childcare services.
CPV: Pre-school education services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1Services for early learning education and childcare
Services for early learning education and childcare. Additional information: This is a flexible framework, therefore new applicants can apply at any point throughout the duration of the contract.
What it takes to wini
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 morei
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).
- Suitability
As per information within the tender documents.
- Economic & financial standing
Please complete the attached Financial Vetting Questionnaire. The Contract Value on this should be completed by the bidder based on the estimated annual intake from this contract.
- Staff
- Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
- “Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)(Reopening…” 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
- Closed
- 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
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 27 Aug 2026, 11:13 BST
- Last source update
- 25 Sept 2026, 15:16 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 25 Sept 2026 – …
- Authority reference
EDC/2023/3838- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-091093- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ed5eFind a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Publisher note: East Dunbartonshire Council wish to seek submissions from suitably qualified and experienced providers to supplement its existing Framework for Early Years Nursery ref EDC/2023/3838. The previously advertised flexible framework allows for re-opening to new Providers. In accordance with its terms, it is now being opened for New Entrants to be admitted under the same requirements as the original tender exercise and as noted herein. PLEASE NOTE PROVIDERS ALREADY APPOINTED TO THE FRAMEWORK ARE NOT REQUIRED TO RESUBMIT TO REMAIN ON THE FRAMEWORK. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=841300. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason: Not applicable to this requirement. The Contracting Authority does not intend to include any community benefit requirements in this contract for the following reason: Not applicable to this type of requirement. (SC Ref:841300) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=841300
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 30 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 1440 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 25 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Timeline
25 Sept 2026 → 30 Sept 2026 · 3 dates- Bids opened32 days ago25 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
- Notice published32 days ago25 Sept 2026, 15:16 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends27 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown30 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Notice history
2 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 25 Sept 2026- Deadline moved to 25 Sept 2026, 17:00 BST25 Sept 2026, 09:41 BST+0 days · was 25 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
- Deadline moved to 30 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST25 Sept 2026, 15:16 BST+5 days · was 25 Sept 2026, 17:00 BST
Published amendments (2 · 2 deadline changes)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | DeadlineTime limit · IV.2.2 | 25 Sept 2026 | 25 Sept 2026 | +0 d |
| — | Bid openingConditions for opening of tenders · IV.2.7 | 25 Sept 2026 | 25 Sept 2026 | +0 d |
| — | DeadlineTime limit · IV.2.2 | 25 Sept 2026 | 30 Sept 2026 | +5 d |
| — | Bid openingConditions for opening of tenders · IV.2.7 | 25 Sept 2026 | 30 Sept 2026 | +5 d |
Issues with accessing the notice.
Issues accessing notice
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Sheriff Clerks OfficeReview body
Official documents & specifications (1)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Technical selection criteria