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Published 5 Dec 2024, 11:19 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

EDC/2023/3838 Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)(Reopening December 2024)

Official notice

Authority: East Dunbartonshire Council (Local council)

Framework agreementServicesOpen procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)Value not publishedframework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 10 Jan 2025

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The provision of early learning and childcare services.

CPV: Pre-school education services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 30 suppliers

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #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.

Delivery: Scotland · East Dunbartonshire
Variant bids: not allowed

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
Conditions of participation2
  • 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.

    Minimum: As per stated in the Financial Vetting Questionnaire.
Staff
Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
What this means for your bid
  • “EDC/2023/3838 Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 30 suppliers, 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
5 Dec 2024, 11:19 GMT
Last source update
5 Dec 2024, 11:19 GMT
Award evaluation window
10 Jan 2025 – …
Authority reference
EDC/2023/3838
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-039203
Classification (CPV)
Pre-school education services
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM81)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c27a Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Performance terms

Must meet the criteria stated, within the time periods stated, within the tender documents.

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=784915. 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 requirement. (SC Ref:784915) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=784915

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
Appointment period ends
10 Jan 2025, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
120 days from the deadline
Bids opened
10 Jan 2025, 12:00 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

5 Dec 2024 → 10 Jan 2025 · 3 dates
  1. Notice published
    5 Dec 2024, 11:19 GMT
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    10 Jan 2025, 12:00 GMT
  3. Bids opened
    10 Jan 2025, 12:00 GMT

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

East Dunbartonshire Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityEducation Civic & Corporate Headquarters, Southbank Marina,12 Strathkelvin Place, Kirkintilloch, Scotland, G66 1TJContact email Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Sheriff Clerks OfficeReview body Glasgow

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria