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. A PIN IS BEING USED AS A CONTRACT NOTICE SO THIS OPORTUNITY IS LIVE AT ALL TIMES SO PROVIDERS CAN SEEK TO JOIN AT ANY POINT.
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