School Age Childcare Early Adopting Communities Project

Clackmannanshire Council has awarded a contract under its School Age Childcare Early Adopting Communities Project to numerous suppliers, aiming to enhance community-based school age childcare across Alloa South and East Clackmannanshire, as well as expand to other regions in Clackmannanshire. The procurement process, categorized under General Public Services, follows an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The project's key focus is to provide targeted childcare for children within the priority groups identified in the Best Start, Bright Futures: Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan 2022-26.

The contract, valued at £702,243.02, was signed on 20 August 2024, with the procurement falling under the regulatory framework of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, leveraging Regulation 33 (1)(b)(ii) due to technical reasons and specific funding conditions. This tender provides substantial opportunities for various businesses, particularly those in childcare services, community development, and social enterprises. Organisations with expertise in delivering quality, targeted childcare services and community support initiatives are well-positioned to benefit from this contract.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the region, like those previously engaged, will find opportunities to grow by participating in this long-term project. The diverse range of named providers—from childcare nurseries to community support groups—indicates a robust collaborative framework supporting business growth and community improvement in Clackmannanshire.