Reopening 2 of Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Places (New Entrants March 2024)
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Renfrewshire Council, located in Paisley, is seeking service providers through an open procurement for the reopening of a flexible framework for Early Learning and Childcare Places. This procurement process primarily focuses on child daycare services, with a special emphasis on registered child day-care providers and childminders. The framework, which initially commenced in April 2021, is currently at the active tender stage and is open until 7 November 2023.
The framework aims to extend services until at least April 2024, with possibilities for two additional one-year extensions. The procurement covers services in the Renfrewshire area under the UKM83 region classification, following the guidelines in the regulations applicable to social services. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for registered childcare service providers, including SMEs, especially those already registered with the Care Inspectorate or those able to meet technical criteria such as qualifications and insurance requirements.
The focus on making early learning more flexible aligns with the Scottish Government’s directives, ensuring a steady demand in a growing industry. With a significant budget allocation of £42,000,000, the framework provides a robust financial backdrop for both new entrants and established providers looking to expand their service offerings in the region, fostering business growth and increasing the capacity for serving pre-school education services in the community.
UPDATE - OCTOBER 2023 REOPENING OF THE FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK The previously advertised flexible framework relative to Early Learning and Childcare Places commenced on 24 May 2021. 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. ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT: Renfrewshire Council Children's Services manages the provision of Scottish Government Funding in respect of eligible pre-school children ("Child" or "Children") who attend nurseries or Childminders (Settings) within the Renfrewshire Council area.
The Council intend to seek services through a Flexible Framework. The initial term of this Flexible Framework Contract is anticipated to commence in April 2021 to April 2024 with the option to extend on two further one year periods. Any Call-Off Contracts placed under the Flexible Framework may extend further than the Flexible Framework period.
Renfrewshire Council Children's Services manages the provision of Scottish Government Funding in respect of eligible pre-school children ("Child" or "Children") who attend nurseries or Childminders (Settings) within the Renfrewshire Council area. The Council intend to seek services through a Flexible Framework. The initial term of this Flexible Framework is anticipated to commence in April 2021 to April 2024 with the option to extend on two further one year periods (3 + 1 + 1), contracts placed under this Flexible Framework are intended to commence in August 2021, please be advised that any Call-Off Contracts placed under the Flexible Framework may extend further than the Flexible Framework period. Additional information: Prospective providers must meet the selection criteria as detailed in this contract notice and also meet the required technical criteria as detailed in the Tender Documents. No new providers were awarded on to this Lot.
Renfrewshire Council Children's Services manages the provision of Scottish Government Funding in respect of eligible pre-school children ("Child" or "Children") who attend nurseries or Childminders (Settings) within the Renfrewshire Council area. The Council intend to seek services through a Flexible Framework. The initial term of this Flexible Framework is anticipated to commence in April 2021 to April 2024 with the option to extend on two further one year periods (3 + 1 + 1), contracts placed under this Flexible Framework are intended to commence in August 2021, please be advised that any Call-Off Contracts placed under the Flexible Framework may extend further than the Flexible Framework period. Additional information: Prospective providers 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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