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

Renfrewshire Council · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 18:58.

Opportunity overview

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.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Elaine Parkhill Childminding

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£42m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
6 Jun 2024
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
041951-2025-1
Status
active
Location
Johnstone, UKM83, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV80110000 — Pre-school education services
  • CPV85312100 — Daycare services
  • CPV85312110 — Child daycare services

Lots

  • Registered Child Day-Care ProvidersValue not stated
  • Registered ChildmindersValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
RC-CPU-20-113
Status
complete
Review Details
An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/446) (as amended) may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or Court of Session.
Procurement Method
open
Award Criteria Details
Submissions will be evaluated in line with the Tender Documents. For the Re-opening 2 of Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Child Care Places in Renfrewshire - entitled to participate from 16th August 2024.
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
1

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Period Rationale
This tender is being tendered under the regulations applicable for Social and Other Specific Services. This involves the establishment of a flexible framework to support Scottish Government guidance and law with regards to the provision of Early Learning and Childcare services.

Tender Period

Ends
7 Nov 2023, 12:00

Contract terms

Performance Terms
Providers must meet and uphold all the required criteria listed for the duration of the contract arrangements.
Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
85312110
Scheme
CPV
Description
Child daycare services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Other Requirements

Reduction Criteria
Both Lots – Providers must have a current Health and Safety Policy & risk assessments, Policies updated to include Covid-19 measures. Must be registered with the Care Inspectorate for Child Day-Care services. Further detail on Selection Criteria for each lot can be found in section "VI.3) Additional Information" of this Contract Notice.
Requires Staff Names And Qualifications
Yes

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
technical
Description
Both Lots - Providers must hold registration with the Care Inspectorate for delivery of Child Day-Care Services. Lot 1 Registered Child Day-Care Providers - All members of staff involved in the delivery of this contract should be appropriately qualified and registered with SSSC. Lot 2 Registered Childminders - Individuals involved in the delivery of this contract will be required to evidence that they have/have applied for/are currently undertaking the benchmark qualification.

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Registered Child Day-Care Providers
Status
active
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 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. No new providers were awarded on to this Lot.

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Registered Childminders
Status
active
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 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.

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
Renfrewshire

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM83
Entry 2
Region
UKM83

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85312100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Daycare services
Entry 2
Id
85312110
Scheme
CPV
Description
Child daycare services
Entry 3
Id
80110000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Pre-school education services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery Location

Description
Renfrewshire

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM83
Entry 2
Region
UKM83

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85312100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Daycare services
Entry 2
Id
85312110
Scheme
CPV
Description
Child daycare services
Entry 3
Id
80110000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Pre-school education services

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-1038
Name
Renfrewshire Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM83
Locality
Paisley
Postal Code
PA1 1JB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Renfrewshire Council

Contact

Name
Sarah Ford
Telephone
+44 3003000300
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-7544
Name
Paisley Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Paisley
Postal Code
PA3 2HW
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
St. James Street

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Paisley Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-155266
Name
Elaine Parkhill Childminding

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKM83
Locality
Johnstone
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Elaine Parkhill Childminding
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-155267
Name
Sharon Wallace trading as Sharon's Tiny Tots Childminding

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKM83
Locality
Johnstone
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Sharon Wallace trading as Sharon's Tiny Tots Childminding
Organisation 5
Id
GB-FTS-155268
Name
Alexandrea Steinemann and Volker Steinemann trading as Little Paddock Childminding

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKM83
Locality
Kilbarchan
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Alexandrea Steinemann and Volker Steinemann trading as Little Paddock Childminding
Organisation 6
Id
GB-FTS-17435
Name
Please refer to VI.4.3

Roles

mediationBody

Address

Locality
Please refer to VI.4.3
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Please refer to VI.4.3
Organisation 7
Id
GB-FTS-942
Name
Court of Session

Roles

reviewContactPoint

Address

Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH1 1RQ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Parliament Square

Identifier

Legal Name
Court of Session

Award information

Award 1
Id
041951-2025-1
Title
Registered Childminders
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-155266
Name
Elaine Parkhill Childminding
Supplier 2
Id
GB-FTS-155267
Name
Sharon Wallace trading as Sharon's Tiny Tots Childminding
Supplier 3
Id
GB-FTS-155268
Name
Alexandrea Steinemann and Volker Steinemann trading as Little Paddock Childminding

Related lots

2
Award 2
Id
041951-2025-2
Title
Registered Child Day-Care Providers
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
unsuccessful

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
041951-2025-1
Title
Registered Childminders
Status
active
Award ID
041951-2025-1
Date Signed
7 Jun 2024, 00:00

Value

Amount
42,000,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Paisley · UKM83 · PA1 1JB · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM83

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-040732-2025-07-22T11:59:48+01:00compiled ·