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Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework Agreement (New Entrants)

North Ayrshire Council · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 07:53.

Opportunity overview

North Ayrshire Council’s Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework Agreement is now live, and in accordance with the terms of the framework new applicants are invited to join the framework throughout the contract duration. All providers who apply and meet the miniumum conditions of the Flexible Framework agreement (i.e. the National Standards & relevant legislation as noted in the attached documentation) and who accept the rates/framework terms and conditions shall be accepted to deliver funded provision through the Flexible Framework Agreement. Please review the attached documentation for further information. Completed applications should be sent to procurement@north-ayrshire.gov.uk. Applications received during the Flexible Framework period will be evaluated in a 4-6 week period from the application date. Providers successfully appointed to the framework will be eligible to deliver funded placements from their date of appointment (i.e. the date an award letter is issued) until the Framework expiry date (31st July 2025). Please note, the purpose of the Flexible Framework Agreement is to ensure that Providers meet the National Standards and requirements to be eligible to deliver funded placements. Providers should note that being appointed to the Flexible Framework Agreement does not provide any guarantee of business. The terms and conditions of the Flexible Framework Agreement will be the Early Learning and Childcare Model Terms and Conditions.

Classification

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

Lots

  • Lot 1 - Early Learning and Childcare Services (Including Private, Voluntary and Third Sector Settings)Value not stated
  • Lot 2 - Childminding ServicesValue 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
NAC/5198
Status
planned
Main Procurement Category
services

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Communication

Future Notice Date
3 Aug 2026, 00:00

Classification

Id
85312110
Scheme
CPV
Description
Child daycare services

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Lot 1 - Early Learning and Childcare Services (Including Private, Voluntary and Third Sector Settings)
Status
planned
Description
Lot 1 of this Flexible Framework Agreement sets out the minimum standards required from Early Learning and Childcare (Nursery) Services (including Private, Voluntary and Third Sector settings). To apply for this Lot Providers must: 1) Read and review all documentation attached to this notice; 2) Submit a completed Part A (Information and Requirements) Form; and 3) Provide all required evidence listed in Part B (Provider Evidence Requirements) for Lot 1 Where initial evidence submitted does not provide sufficient assurance, additional evidence may be sought by the Council. Potential additional evidence that may be sought is outlined in the attached documents.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Lot 2 - Childminding Services
Status
planned
Description
Lot 2 of this Flexible Framework Agreement sets out the minimum standards required from Childminding Services. To apply for this Lot Providers must: 1) Read and review all documentation attached to this notice; 2) Submit a completed Part A (Information and Requirements) Form; and 3) Provide all required evidence listed in Part B (Provider Evidence Requirements) for Lot 2 Where initial evidence submitted does not provide sufficient assurance, additional evidence may be sought by the Council. Potential additional evidence that may be sought is outlined in the attached documents.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
North Ayrshire

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM93

Additional Classifications

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

Delivery Location

Description
North Ayrshire

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM93

Additional Classifications

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

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-1083
Name
North Ayrshire Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM93
Locality
Irvine
Postal Code
KA12 8EE
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Cunninghame House, Friars Croft

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
North Ayrshire Council

Contact

Telephone
+44 1294310000

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Irvine · UKM93 · KA12 8EE · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM93

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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