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
2 buyers
- North Lanarkshire Council Motherwell
5 suppliers
- Ali Baba S Childminding Motherwell
- CCJ Childminding Services Glasgow
- Kidstore Childcare Glasgow
- SGR Childminding Kilsyth
- Tracy Childminding Airdrie
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)
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2 | CCJ Childminding Services (Glasgow)
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3 | Kidstore Childcare (Glasgow)
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4 | SGR Childminding (Kilsyth)
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5 | Tracy Childminding (Airdrie)
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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)
Reference
- FTS 037681-2023