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Argyll and Bute Council is seeking applications for the provision of Early Learning and Childcare Services in the region. The procurement process, which was initiated as a tender and is now in the award stage, involves multiple lots including Partner Providers - Early Learning and Childcare Centres, Early Learning and Childcare Services Childminders, and Community Childminding Services. This framework is flexible, allowing new providers to be added at any stage, ensuring ongoing opportunities for contract awards.
The procurement method used is open procedure, aligning with EU regulations. The services need to be delivered primarily within the Argyll and Bute area addressing locations identified by regions UKM63 and UKM81. uk.
This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the pre-school education service industry, particularly those focusing on childminding and early learning centres. Companies that can offer 1140 funded hours per child annually will find this tender particularly beneficial. By becoming part of this framework agreement, businesses can secure a steady income stream and realise growth potential by expanding their presence and services in the Argyll and Bute region.
Small and mid-sized enterprises with a focus on early childhood education and daycare services may find themselves well-suited to compete for these contracts, providing they meet the necessary regulatory requirements set forth by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Procurement of funded Early Learning and Childcare places from ELC Centres in Argyll and Bute. Funded early learning and childcare (ELC) is available to all three and four year olds and eligible two year olds. Any resulting contracts will be for 1140 hours per child, per annum. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Interested parties are asked to contact Samantha.Torrie@argyll-bute.gov.uk for an application pack.
Procurement of funded Early Learning and Childcare places from ELC partner childminders in Argyll and Bute. Funded early learning and childcare (ELC) is available to all three and four year olds and eligible two year olds. Any resulting contracts will be for 1140 hours per child, per annum. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Interested parties are asked to contact Samantha.Torrie@argyll-bute.gov.uk for an application pack.
Procurement of Community Childminding Services as described by the Scottish Childminding Association. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Interested parties are asked to contact Samantha.Torrie@argyll-bute.gov.uk for an application pack.
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