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Awarded· 7 Jun 2024

Reopening 2 of Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Places (New Entrants March 2024)

Renfrewshire Council · Renfrewshire, Scotland

Renfrewshire Council has awarded this contract. It is a framework for other health and social care in Renfrewshire.

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Source: Public Contracts Scotland, published 22 Jul 2025. Details are refreshed every 30 minutes.

Key dates

  1. 2024

    Contract awarded

  2. 2025

    Award notice published

    OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) · 00:00

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About this tender

In brief

Renfrewshire Council has awarded this contract. It is a framework for other health and social care in Renfrewshire. It was awarded on 7 June 2024. The contract value is £42,000,000. It is split across 2 lots.

It is run as an open procedure. Public Contracts Scotland published it on 22 July 2025. The OCDS ID is ocds-r6ebe6-0000770049.

Summary of the contracting process

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. 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.

About this tender

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.

Lots (2)

  1. 01

    Registered Child Day-Care ProvidersComplete

    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.

  2. 02

    Registered ChildmindersComplete

    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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Key facts

Every field the notice carries. Anything it leaves blank is listed under its table.

Contract

Service
Other health and social care
Procurement type
Framework
Category
Services
Contract period
Not specified - Not specified
Lots
2
Number of suppliers
3

Procedure

Notice type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement method
Open
Procedure
Open procedure
Current stage
Award
Stages so far
Award
Published on
Public Contracts Scotland
Awardee scale
SME

Values

Contracts value
£42,000,000

Not stated in the notice: tender value, lots value, awards value.

Status

Tender
Complete
Lots
Complete
Awards
Unsuccessful
Contracts
Active

References

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000770049
CPV code
80110000 - Pre-school education services; 85312100 - Daycare services; 85312110 - Child daycare services
CPV division
80 - Education and training services; 85 - Health and social work services
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Location

Renfrewshire Council is based in Renfrewshire. The area the service covers can be wider, so check the notice and the lots.
Local authority
Renfrewshire
Town
Paisley
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Electoral ward
Paisley East and Central
Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South
Delivery area
Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Region
Scotland
Sub-region
Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Area
West Central Scotland
Country
Scotland
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Buyer

Contracting authority

Organisation
Renfrewshire Council
Category
Services
Contact
Sarah Ford
Address
Paisley, PA1 1JB · Scotland · Scotland

Not stated in the notice: phone.

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Documents and links

Official sources for this notice. The tender pack itself sits on the buyer's portal.
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Questions about this tender

Who won the Reopening 2 of Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Places (New… contract?

The award notice does not name the supplier. The full record is in the official notice linked on this page.

How much is the Reopening 2 of Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Places (New… contract worth?

The contract value is £42,000,000, split across 2 lots.

Who is the buyer for Reopening 2 of Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Places (New…?

Renfrewshire Council, based in Renfrewshire, Scotland. The named contact is Sarah Ford.

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