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North Ayrshire Council has awarded a new Flexible Framework Agreement for Early Learning and Childcare Funded Providers. This contract covers two lots: Early Learning and Childcare Services and Childminding Services, aiming to deliver funded hours within North Ayrshire. This contract, which uses an open procurement method, was signed on 10th July 2025 and will run from 1st August 2025 for five years, expiring on 31st July 2030.

Providers must have submitted their applications by 8th May 2025 to be eligible for the starting placements, with conditions set under the Early Learning and Childcare Model Terms and Conditions. Drop-in sessions were held at Marress House Early Years Centre to assist potential providers in the application process. The industry category is focused on general public services, with a primary focus on child care services (CPV 85312110), and is located in North Ayrshire (UKM93).

This initiative presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) focused on childcare services, including private, voluntary, and third-sector organisations, to expand their business by engaging in the provision of funded childcare hours. The Flexible Framework allows continuous entry for eligible providers, fostering long-term growth and stability. The framework supports the inclusion of diverse childminding set-ups, encouraging innovation and competition in service delivery.

Businesses that meet national standards and regulatory requirements have ample opportunity to succeed and expand within this framework, creating a practical avenue for business development in the childcare sector within North Ayrshire.

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council invites Providers to apply for this Flexible Framework Agreement to be eligible to deliver Early Learning and Childcare Funded Hours within North Ayrshire. The current framework (NAC/5011) expires on 31st July 2025 and as such, NAC require a new Flexible Framework Agreement to commence from 1st August 2025. The proposed Framework will be for a period of 5 years, expiring 31st July 2030. The terms and conditions of the Flexible Framework Agreement will be the Early Learning and Childcare Model Terms and Conditions. All providers who apply and meet the miniumum conditions of the Flexible Framework agreement (i.e. the National Standards & relevant legislation as noted in the attached documentation) and who accept the rates/framework terms and conditions shall be accepted to deliver funded provision through the Flexible Framework Agreement. Providers can apply for the Flexible Framework Agreement at any time, however to be eligible to start Funded Placements by 1st August 2025 Providers must submit their application by 8th May 2025. Applications recieved after 8th May 2025 will not be reviewed until August 2025 at the earliest. Please review the attached documentation for further information. A Question & Answer facility is available for Providers to submit enquiries related to the application process. All questions must be submitted before 1st May 2025 to ensure a response is received prior to the submission deadline. NAC will be holding drop-in sessions to support Providers with their applications. Members of the Early Years and Corporate Procurement Teams will be available to answer any queries you may have in relation to your application. These sessions will be held at Marress House Early Years Centre, Friars Croft, Irvine, KA11 8EE on Wednesday 26th March 2025 and Wednesday 30th April 2025. Providers are invited to drop-in at any time between 2-8pm on these dates to discuss their applications.

Lot Information2 Lots

1Lot 1 - Early Learning and Childcare Services (Including Private, Voluntary and Third Sector Settings)

Complete

Lot 1 of this Flexible Framework Agreement sets out the minimum standards required from Early Learning and Childcare (Nursery) Services (including Private, Voluntary and Third Sector settings). To apply for this Lot Providers must: 1) Read and review all documentation attached to this notice; 2) Submit a completed Part A (Information and Requirements) Form; and 3) Provide all required evidence listed in Part B (Provider Evidence Requirements) for Lot 1 Where initial evidence submitted does not provide sufficient assurance, additional evidence may be sought by the Council. Potential additional evidence that may be sought is outlined in the attached documents.

2Lot 2 - Childminding Services

Complete

Lot 2 of this Flexible Framework Agreement sets out the minimum standards required from Childminding Services. To apply for this Lot Providers must: 1) Read and review all documentation attached to this notice; 2) Submit a completed Part A (Information and Requirements) Form; and 3) Provide all required evidence listed in Part B (Provider Evidence Requirements) for Lot 2 Where initial evidence submitted does not provide sufficient assurance, additional evidence may be sought by the Council. Potential additional evidence that may be sought is outlined in the attached documents.

Procurement Classification

Notice type, method, and CPV codes

Open Contracting ID

ocds-r6ebe6-0000792536

Publication Source

Public Contracts Scotland

Notice Type

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)

Procurement Type

Framework

Procurement Category

Services

Procurement Method

Open

Awardee Scale

SME

Current Stage

Award

Contract Values

Financial information and value estimates

Tender Value

Not specified

Lots Value

Not specified

Awards Value

Not specified

Contracts Value

£24,500,000

Contract duration information not available.

Key Dates

Publication, submission, and award timeline

Tender

19 Mar 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)

Award

14 Jul 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)

Notice Status

Current status of tender, lots, awards, and contracts

Tender Status

Complete

Lots Status

Complete

Awards Status

Not Specified

Contracts Status

Active

Contracting Authority

Buyer organisation and contact details

NAC

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

Services

Contact Name

Not specified

Phone

Not specified

IRVINE

KA12 8EE

Scotland

TLM9 Southern Scotland

Awarded Supplier

Supplier who was awarded this contract

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Not specifiedAwarded

SME

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Number of Suppliers

63

Awards Value

Not specified

Documents & Links

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Notice Documents

- 1. General Information and Instructions

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- 1. General Information and Instructions - Sustainable Rate information updated in Appendix 4

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- 2. ELC Model Terms and Conditions

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- 3. Part A - Information and Requirements

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- 4. Part B - Provider Evidence Requirements

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- ELC Checklist (info only) - can be used to help complete application.

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NAC/5198 - Early Learning and Childcare Funded Providers - North Ayrshire Council invites Providers to apply for this Flexible Framework Agreement to be eligible to deliver Early Learning and Childcare Funded Hours within North Ayrshire. The current framework (NAC/5011) expires on and as such, NAC require a new Flexible Framework Agreement to commence from 1st August 2025. The proposed Framework will be for a period of 5 years, expiring 31st July 2030. The terms and conditions of the Flexible Framework Agreement will be the Early Learning and Childcare Model Terms and Conditions. All providers who apply and meet the miniumum conditions of the Flexible Framework agreement (i.e. the National Standards & relevant legislation as noted in the attached documentation) and who accept the rates/framework terms and conditions shall be accepted to deliver funded provision through the Flexible Framework Agreement. Providers can apply for the Flexible Framework Agreement at any time, however to be eligible to start Funded Placements by 1st August 2025 Providers must submit their application by 8th May 2025. Applications recieved after 8th May 2025 will not be reviewed until August 2025 at the earliest. Please review the attached documentation for further information. A Question & Answer facility is available for Providers to submit enquiries related to the application process. All questions must be submitted before 1st May 2025 to ensure a response is received prior to the submission deadline. NAC will be holding drop-in sessions to support Providers with their applications. Members of the Early Years and Corporate Procurement Teams will be available to answer any queries you may have in relation to your application. These sessions will be held at Marress House Early Years Centre, Friars Croft, Irvine, KA11 8EE on Wednesday 26th March 2025 and Wednesday 30th April 2025. Providers are invited to drop-in at any time between 2-8pm on these dates to discuss their applications.

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NAC/5198 - Early Learning and Childcare Funded Providers - North Ayrshire Council invites Providers to apply for this Flexible Framework Agreement to be eligible to deliver Early Learning and Childcare Funded Hours within North Ayrshire. The current framework (NAC/5011) expires on and as such, NAC require a new Flexible Framework Agreement to commence from 1st August 2025. The proposed Framework will be for a period of 5 years, expiring 31st July 2030. The terms and conditions of the Flexible Framework Agreement will be the Early Learning and Childcare Model Terms and Conditions. All providers who apply and meet the miniumum conditions of the Flexible Framework agreement (i.e. the National Standards & relevant legislation as noted in the attached documentation) and who accept the rates/framework terms and conditions shall be accepted to deliver funded provision through the Flexible Framework Agreement. Providers can apply for the Flexible Framework Agreement at any time, however to be eligible to start Funded Placements by 1st August 2025 Providers must submit their application by 8th May 2025. Applications recieved after 8th May 2025 will not be reviewed until August 2025 at the earliest. Please review the attached documentation for further information. A Question & Answer facility is available for Providers to submit enquiries related to the application process. All questions must be submitted before 1st May 2025 to ensure a response is received prior to the submission deadline. NAC will be holding drop-in sessions to support Providers with their applications. Members of the Early Years and Corporate Procurement Teams will be available to answer any queries you may have in relation to your application. These sessions will be held at Marress House Early Years Centre, Friars Croft, Irvine, KA11 8EE on Wednesday 26th March 2025 and Wednesday 30th April 2025. Providers are invited to drop-in at any time between 2-8pm on these dates to discuss their applications.

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