NAC/5198 - Early Learning and Childcare Funded Providers

A Contract Award Notice
by NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
not specified
Value
£24M
Sector
HEALTH
Published
14 Jul 2025
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

North Ayrshire

Geochart for 1 buyers and 64 suppliers

1 buyer

63 suppliers

Description

North Ayrshire Council invites Providers to apply for this Flexible Framework Agreement to be eligible to deliver Early Learning and Childcare Funded Hours within North Ayrshire. The current framework (NAC/5011) expires on 31st July 2025 and as such, NAC require a new Flexible Framework Agreement to commence from 1st August 2025. The proposed Framework will be for a period of 5 years, expiring 31st July 2030. The terms and conditions of the Flexible Framework Agreement will be the Early Learning and Childcare Model Terms and Conditions. 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. Providers can apply for the Flexible Framework Agreement at any time, however to be eligible to start Funded Placements by 1st August 2025 Providers must submit their application by 8th May 2025. Applications recieved after 8th May 2025 will not be reviewed until August 2025 at the earliest.

Lot Division

1 Early Learning and Childcare Services (Including Private, Voluntary and Third Sector Settings)

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.
2 Childminding Services

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.

Award Detail

1 Bradshaw Early Years Centre (Saltcoats)
  • Lot 1 - Early Learning and Childcare Services (Including Private, Voluntary and Third Sector Settings)
  • Reference: 039476-2025-1
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
2 Bright Beginnings Early Years Centre (Irvine)
  • Lot 1 - Early Learning and Childcare Services (Including Private, Voluntary and Third Sector Settings)
  • Reference: 039476-2025-1
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
3 Busy Bees Nursery (Ardrossan)
  • Lot 1 - Early Learning and Childcare Services (Including Private, Voluntary and Third Sector Settings)
  • Reference: 039476-2025-1
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
4 Childcare Scotland Properties (Irvine)
  • Lot 1 - Early Learning and Childcare Services (Including Private, Voluntary and Third Sector Settings)
  • Reference: 039476-2025-1
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
5 Collin Care Treetops (Irvine)
  • Lot 1 - Early Learning and Childcare Services (Including Private, Voluntary and Third Sector Settings)
  • Reference: 039476-2025-1
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
6 Collin Care (Saltcoats)
  • Lot 1 - Early Learning and Childcare Services (Including Private, Voluntary and Third Sector Settings)
  • Reference: 039476-2025-1
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
7 Douglas Park Nursery (Largs)
  • Lot 1 - Early Learning and Childcare Services (Including Private, Voluntary and Third Sector Settings)
  • Reference: 039476-2025-1
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
8 First Steps Nursery Schools (Irvine)
  • Lot 1 - Early Learning and Childcare Services (Including Private, Voluntary and Third Sector Settings)
  • Reference: 039476-2025-1
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
9 Playtime Early Years An Scio (Dalry)
  • Lot 1 - Early Learning and Childcare Services (Including Private, Voluntary and Third Sector Settings)
  • Reference: 039476-2025-1
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
10 Rainbow Cottage Nursery (Kilwinning)
  • Lot 1 - Early Learning and Childcare Services (Including Private, Voluntary and Third Sector Settings)
  • Reference: 039476-2025-1
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
11 Kids Village (Saltcoats)
  • Lot 1 - Early Learning and Childcare Services (Including Private, Voluntary and Third Sector Settings)
  • Reference: 039476-2025-1
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
12 Yellow Brick Road Eyc (Kilbirnie)
  • Lot 1 - Early Learning and Childcare Services (Including Private, Voluntary and Third Sector Settings)
  • Reference: 039476-2025-1
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
13 West Kilbride Early Years Centre (West Kilbride)
  • Lot 1 - Early Learning and Childcare Services (Including Private, Voluntary and Third Sector Settings)
  • Reference: 039476-2025-1
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
14 Whitehirst Park Private Nursery (Ayrshire)
  • Lot 1 - Early Learning and Childcare Services (Including Private, Voluntary and Third Sector Settings)
  • Reference: 039476-2025-1
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
15 Zaam Childcare Irvine (Irvine)
  • Lot 1 - Early Learning and Childcare Services (Including Private, Voluntary and Third Sector Settings)
  • Reference: 039476-2025-1
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
16 Andreas Childcare Largs (Largs)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
17 Little Bundles of Joy (North Ayrshire)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
18 Angela Bilham Childminding (Irvine)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
19 Ann Montgomery Childminding (Kilwinning)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
20 Beth Malcolms Childminding (Saltcoats)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
21 Charlene Potts Childminding (Kilwinning)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
22 Daisydots Childminding (Irvine)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
23 Deborah Johnston (Beith)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
24 Debra Rintoul Childminding (North Ayrshire)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
25 Denises Childcare (Largs)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
26 Donna Smith Childminding (West Kilbride)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
27 Elizabeth Ann Craig (Kilbirnie)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
28 Emma Blair S Childcare (Saltcoats)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
29 Fiona Burns Childminding (Kilbirnie)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
30 Fiona Robin Childminding (Beith)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
31 Geraldine Barr Childminding (West Kilbride)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
32 Heathers Hungry Caterpillars (Kilwinning)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
33 Jacqueline Mcinally Childminding (West Kilbride)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
34 Jane Cairnie Childcare (Stevenston)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
35 Jenni Gilluley Childminding (Kilwinning)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
36 Jennys Childminding (West Kilbride)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
37 Registered Childminding (Irvine)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
38 K&A Childminding (Kilbirnie)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
39 Karens Childminding (Kilbirnie)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
40 Karenronaldchildminding (Beith)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
41 Kateys Childminding Service (Ardrossan)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
42 Cathies Place (Irvine)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
43 Kathleens Childminding Service (Irvine)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
44 Laura Jayne Reid Registered Childminder (Ardrossan)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
45 Leeann Mcneil Childminding (Beith)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
46 Lesleys Childminding Services (Beith)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
47 Linda Chisholm Childminding Service (Irvine)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
48 Logibears Childcare (Ardrossan)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
49 Lynne Mustoo Childminding (West Kilbride)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
50 Childminder (Irvine)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
51 Childminder (Irvine)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
52 Michelle Burns (Irvine)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
53 Nicola Burns Childminder (Kilwinning)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
54 Nikkis Childminding Services (Irvine)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
55 Happy Faces Childminding (Irvine)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
56 Rosalyn Williamson Childminding (Irvine)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
57 Rosemeadow Childcare (Dreghorn)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
58 Ruth Warwick Childminding (Dreghorn)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
59 Shelley Coleman Childminder (Saltcoats)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
60 Shirley Mess (Irvine)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
61 Shona Wilson Childminding (Largs)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
62 Joy of Kids (Irvine)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
63 Victorias Childminding (Kilwinning)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
64 Wilma S Childminding Service (West Kilbride)
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services
  • Reference: 039476-2025-2
  • Value: £24,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.

CPV Codes

  • 85312110 - Child daycare services
  • 80110000 - Pre-school education services
  • 85312100 - Daycare services

Indicators

Other Information

Please review the attached documentation for further information. A Question & Answer facility is available for Providers to submit enquiries related to the application process. All questions must be submitted before 1st May 2025 to ensure a response is received prior to the submission deadline. NAC will be holding drop-in sessions to support Providers with their applications. Members of the Early Years and Corporate Procurement Teams will be available to answer any queries you may have in relation to your application. These sessions will be held at Marress House Early Years Centre, Friars Croft, Irvine, KA11 8EE on Wednesday 26th March 2025 and Wednesday 30th April 2025. Providers are invited to drop-in at any time between 2-8pm on these dates to discuss their applications. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** (SC Ref:804023)

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