Flexible Framework for Early Learning & Childcare Services in North Lanarkshire 2023-2027 - ENTRY POINT 2

A Prior Information Notice (Social)
by NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
4 year (est.)
Value
£60M
Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
21 Dec 2023
Delivery
To 21 Dec 2027 (est.)
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

North Lanarkshire Council's geographical boundary

Geochart for 2 buyers and 5 suppliers

Description

The Council already have a Framework in place to secure external providers who can supplement the Council’s internal early learning and childcare provision. This notice is for Entry Point 2, which is applicable for any potential Provider and/or setting that is not already on the Framework. . The original Framework was set up for 4 years, with included annual entry points to allow new Providers to apply to join the Framework, this would enable the Council to maintain capacity and choice. .

Total Quantity or Scope

The Invitation to Tender (“ITT”) pack is accessible (and downloadable) from the Supplier Attachment area within the PCS-T system outlines the requirements and objectives of this framework. … Service delivery must be carried out in accordance with the information provided within this Contract Notice, the ITT Document and the Council's Framework Agreement.

Award Detail

1 Ali Baba S Childminding (Motherwell)
  • Num offers: 5
  • Value: £60,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
2 CCJ Childminding Services (Glasgow)
  • Num offers: 5
  • Value: £60,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
3 Kidstore Childcare (Glasgow)
  • Num offers: 5
  • Value: £60,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
4 SGR Childminding (Kilsyth)
  • Num offers: 5
  • Value: £60,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
5 Tracy Childminding (Airdrie)
  • Num offers: 5
  • Value: £60,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

Other Information

PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This is ENTRY POINT 2 and further entry points to the Framework will be permitted in 2025 and 2026 for any new entrants and any Tenderer not already on the Framework. The same Requirements will apply. … Police Scotland identified a number of business areas which have a high risk of infiltration by Serious and Organised Crime groups; Childcare contracts belongs to one such area and as such the Council reserves the right to include enhanced probity checks prior to any contract award, including sharing tenderer information with Police Scotland. (SC Ref:754010)

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