Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Places

Concepts

• paisley
• child daycare
• renfrewshire council children’s services
• flexible framework
• initial term of this flexible framework contract
• early learning
• childcare places
• initial term of this flexible framework
• flexible framework period
• school children

Location

Renfrewshire

Description

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.

Lot Division

Award Detail

CPV Codes

• 85312110 - Child daycare services
• 85312100 - Daycare services
• 80110000 - Pre-school education services

Indicators

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Lot 1 Registered Child Day-Care Providers– Must ensure that all staff delivering the service are SSSC registered. Insurances: Employers Liability Insurance 5,000,000 FIVE MILLION POUNDS Public Liability Insurance with appropriate extension for administering medication 5,000,000 FIVE MILLION POUNDS Professional Indemnity Insurance - 1,000,000 ONE MILLION POUNDS Statutory Third Party Motor Vehicle Insurance D&B Failure Score Min – 20 or 2 years of Audited Accounts subject to Council approval Quality management policy. Lot 2 Registered Childminders – Insurances: Employers Liability Insurance 5,000,000 FIVE MILLION POUNDS Public Liability Insurance with appropriate extension for administering medication 5,000,000 FIVE MILLION POUNDS Professional Indemnity Insurance - 100,000 ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND POUNDS Statutory Third Party Motor Vehicle Insurance 3 years of tax returns Childminders must commit to and evidence that they will undertake and achieve the benchmark qualification Quality Management Statement advising how the setting ensures continual review of quality. (SC Ref:668577)