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CC14214 - Early Learning and Childcare - Re-opening of Framework CC13109

West Lothian Council · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 01:50.

Opportunity overview

West Lothian Council intend re-opening The Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare services (contract reference CC13109) to new entrants.

Classification

  • CPV80110000 — Pre-school education services

Lots

  • West Lothian Council intend to re-open flexible framework for early learning and childcare services (Contract Reference CC13109) to new entrants. This requirement follows Scottish Government Follows the Child and providers will need to have National Standards gradings of good or above and be registered wit the Care Inspectorate as a Day Care of Children or a Childminding Service Please note that there is no requirement for providers who have been appointed to framework CC13109 or any other time whereby the framework has been re-opened to competition to re-apply. The council will be using the allowable flexibilities of the Light Touch Regime and this is detailed within the Invitation to Tender e.g. re-opening to new entrants. Additional information: Service providers awarded to Early Learning and Childcare Framework CC13109 or any subsequent re-opening do not need to apply to join.Value 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
ocds-h6vhtk-05158e
Status
active
Has Recurrence
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
20 Jun 2025, 12:00

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Recurrence

Description
In accordance with provisions 74 - 76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 for the Award of contracts for social and other specific services, the council may re-open this Flexible Framework to other providers at quarterly intervals after contract commencement in August 2024 and new service providers will be able to apply to be appointed to the Flexible Framework.

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
40

Expected award period

Starts
20 Jun 2025, 12:00

Tender Period

Ends
20 Jun 2025, 12:00

Communication

Contract terms

Performance Terms
Service Providers must be able to meet the National Standards criteria - Good or Above. Service Providers must be registered with the Care Inspectorate as a Day Care of Children Service or a Childminding Service This is a mandatory requirement

Classification

Id
80110000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Pre-school education services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
90

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
West Lothian Council intend to re-open flexible framework for early learning and childcare services (Contract Reference CC13109) to new entrants. This requirement follows Scottish Government Follows the Child and providers will need to have National Standards gradings of good or above and be registered wit the Care Inspectorate as a Day Care of Children or a Childminding Service Please note that there is no requirement for providers who have been appointed to framework CC13109 or any other time whereby the framework has been re-opened to competition to re-apply. The council will be using the allowable flexibilities of the Light Touch Regime and this is detailed within the Invitation to Tender e.g. re-opening to new entrants. Additional information: Service providers awarded to Early Learning and Childcare Framework CC13109 or any subsequent re-opening do not need to apply to join.

Renewal

Description
At the sole discretion of the council, this contract may be extended for a period of a further 12 months.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
50
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
50

Contract period

Duration In Days
720

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM78

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-1335
Name
West Lothian Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM78
Locality
Livingston
Postal Code
EH54 6FF
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
West Lothian Civic Centre, Howden South Road

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
West Lothian Council

Contact

Name
Tom Henderson
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-97033
Name
Livingston sheriff court

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Livingston
Postal Code
EH54 6FF
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
West Lothian Civic Centre

Identifier

Legal Name
Livingston sheriff court

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Livingston · UKM78 · EH54 6FF · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM78

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-05158e-2025-05-16T11:13:33+01:00compiled ·