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Summary, notice description and lot information
Renfrewshire Council has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of early learning and childcare places under its Flexible Framework, initially launched in May 2021. This initiative is part of the Council’s management of Scottish Government funding to support eligible pre-school children within the council area. The procurement follows an open procedure, specifically targeting the General Public Services industry category.
Located in Renfrewshire, the procurement process has completed its award and contract stages as of June 2024. The framework, potentially extendable beyond its current period ending in April 2024, facilitates the inclusion of new entrants from March 2024, providing significant business opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in childminding services. This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in early childhood education and care services to expand within the Renfrewshire area.
With a significant contract value of £42 million, it attracts providers capable of delivering high-quality childcare services. The successful suppliers, including Elaine Parkhill Childminding, Sharon's Tiny Tots Childminding, and Little Paddock Childminding, exemplify the calibre of SMEs suitable for such tenders. Businesses aiming to enter or expand in this sector would benefit from meeting the tender’s meticulous selection and technical criteria, ensuring compliance with insurance and quality management standards to enhance their competitiveness in the public procurement landscape.
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.. 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.. 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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