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Summary, notice description and lot information
Renfrewshire Council is inviting tenders for the "Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Places August 2025," focusing on enhancing the provision of early learning and childcare services within the Renfrewshire area. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a closing deadline set for 9th October 2025, at 12:00 PM (UTC). This open procedure aims to establish a multi-Provider Flexible Framework Agreement for a term of four years, with potential extensions, ensuring flexibility in service provision.
The industry category is services, with a primary focus on social services, and the procurement's estimated total value is £125,000,000. The contract offers opportunities across multiple lots, specifically targeting Regional or Local Authority services in Renfrewshire, identified under the CPV classification code 85312110. This tender presents significant opportunities for qualified local providers, including registered childminders and child day care providers.
Businesses with expertise in early childhood education and care that meet the specific registration and technical criteria can benefit from joining this framework, as it allows them to partake in the delivery of essential community services. While there are no guaranteed spends, successful providers can benefit from continuous opportunities for commissioned places and community benefit initiatives under this framework. Renfrewshire Council's flexible entry model for new entrants further broadens the scope for organisations looking to establish or expand their service delivery in the public sector.
Providers must demonstrate appropriate staffing qualifications, ensure PVG checks, and uphold quality standards through evaluations by the Care Inspectorate.
The Tender Procedure shall be conducted in accordance with an above Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) Threshold as an Open procedure relating to Services under Schedule 3 - Social and Other Specific Services of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The scope of Services to be provided by a Provider under this Flexible Framework falls within the definition of a Chapter 3 Section 7 "Social and Other Specific Service" of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, as amended (Regulations) and therefore the Flexible Framework is not subject to the full requirements of the aforementioned Regulations. A flexible approach has been designed which will allow New Entrants to apply to be on the Flexible Framework throughout the Period of Contract. The Council is seeking to establish a multi-Provider Flexible Framework Agreement. The Council will call off from the Flexible Framework and invites responses to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a place on this Flexible Framework from suitably qualified Providers. Tenderers should note there is no guaranteed level of spend for any Commissioned Place awarded under the Flexible Framework; there is also no guarantee of payment being made to a Provider solely by appointment to the Flexible Framework.. Tenderers must accept the Price as detailed in the Tender Documents. Tenderers must meet the selection criteria as detailed in this Contract Notice and also meet the required technical criteria as detailed in the Tender Documents.
The Tender Procedure shall be conducted in accordance with an above Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) Threshold as an Open procedure relating to Services under Schedule 3 - Social and Other Specific Services of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The scope of Services to be provided by a Provider under this Flexible Framework falls within the definition of a Chapter 3 Section 7 "Social and Other Specific Service" of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, as amended (Regulations) and therefore the Flexible Framework is not subject to the full requirements of the aforementioned Regulations. A flexible approach has been designed which will allow New Entrants to apply to be on the Flexible Framework throughout the Period of Contract. The Council is seeking to establish a multi-Provider Flexible Framework Agreement. The Council will call off from the Flexible Framework and invites responses to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a place on this Flexible Framework from suitably qualified Providers. Tenderers should note there is no guaranteed level of spend for any Commissioned Place awarded under the Flexible Framework; there is also no guarantee of payment being made to a Provider solely by appointment to the Flexible Framework.. Tenderers must accept the Price as detailed in the Tender Documents. Tenderers must meet the selection criteria as detailed in this Contract Notice and also meet the required technical criteria as detailed in the Tender Documents.
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