Official UK procurement notice
EDC/2023/3939 Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Childminders)(Reopening February 2026)
Authority: East Dunbartonshire Council (Local council)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe provision of early learning and childcare services.
CPV: Pre-school education services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 20 suppliers
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1The provision of early learning and childcare services
The provision of early learning and childcare services. Additional information: This is a flexible framework, therefore new applicants can apply at any point throughout the duration of the contract. Providers who are already on the framework do not need to apply again.
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
- “EDC/2023/3939 Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 20 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
- 12 Feb 2026, 13:38 GMT
- Last source update
- 16 Mar 2026, 09:56 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- 18 Mar 2026 – …
- Authority reference
EDC/2023/3939- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-023326- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-064f13Find a Tender
- 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 Childminders ref EDC/2023/3939. 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=823437. 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. (SC Ref:823437) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=823437
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 25 Mar 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 120 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 18 Mar 2026, 12:00 GMT
Timeline
16 Mar 2026 → 25 Mar 2026 · 3 dates- Notice published227 days ago16 Mar 2026, 09:56 GMT
- Bids opened224 days ago18 Mar 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Admission / appointment period ends217 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown25 Mar 2026, 12:00 GMT
Notice history
1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender- Deadline moved to 25 Mar 2026, 12:00 GMT16 Mar 2026, 09:56 GMT+7 days · was 18 Mar 2026, 12:00 GMT
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | DeadlineTime limit · IV.2.2 | 18 Mar 2026 | 25 Mar 2026 | +7 d |
| — | Bid openingConditions for opening of tenders · IV.2.7 | 18 Mar 2026 | 25 Mar 2026 | +7 d |
Allow providers further time.
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