Flexible Framework for Early Learning & Childcare Services in North Lanarkshire 2023-2027 - ENTRY POINT 3

A Prior Information Notice (Social)
by NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
4 year (est.)
Value
£60M
Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
01 Oct 2025
Delivery
To 10 Sep 2029 (est.)
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

North Lanarkshire Council's geographical boundary

Geochart for 2 buyers and 17 suppliers

2 buyers

17 suppliers

Description

The Council already have a Framework in place to secure external providers who can supplement the Council’s internal early learning and childcare provision. This notice is for Entry Point 3, which is applicable for any potential Provider and/or setting that is not already on the Framework. . The original Framework was set up for 4 years, with included annual entry points to allow new Providers to apply to join the Framework, this would enable the Council to maintain capacity and choice. .

Total Quantity or Scope

The Invitation to Tender (“ITT”) pack is accessible (and downloadable) from the Supplier Attachment area within the PCS-T system outlines the requirements and objectives of this framework. … Service delivery must be carried out in accordance with the information provided within this Contract Notice, the ITT Document and the Council's Framework Agreement.

Award Detail

1 Adventure Glen Childcare (Cumbernauld)
  • Num offers: 19
  • Value: £60,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
2 Bright Horizons Family Solutions (Northampton)
  • Num offers: 19
  • Value: £60,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
3 Caroline Whelans Childminding (Coatbridge)
  • Num offers: 19
  • Value: £60,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
4 Tiny Turtles (Glasgow)
  • Num offers: 19
  • Value: £60,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
5 Linzis Little Learners (Glasgow)
  • Num offers: 19
  • Value: £60,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
6 Louise S Buzzing Bees Childminding Service (Cumbernauld)
  • Num offers: 19
  • Value: £60,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
7 Marion Cherrie Childminding (Carfin Motherwell)
  • Num offers: 19
  • Value: £60,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
8 Little Chicks Childminding (Glasgow)
  • Num offers: 19
  • Value: £60,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
9 Catherine Kilpatrick Professional Childminder (Bellshill)
  • Num offers: 19
  • Value: £60,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
10 Linda Walsh Childcare (Kilsyth)
  • Num offers: 19
  • Value: £60,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
11 Michelles Little Blossoms (Uddingston)
  • Num offers: 19
  • Value: £60,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
12 Nurtured by Nature Childminding (Viewpark)
  • Num offers: 19
  • Value: £60,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
13 Patricia Walsh Childcare (Glasgow)
  • Num offers: 19
  • Value: £60,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
14 Paulas Perfect Childminding (Airdrie)
  • Num offers: 19
  • Value: £60,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
15 Evelyn Macphersons Childminding (Glasgow)
  • Num offers: 19
  • Value: £60,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
16 Lisa Childminding Service (Chapelhall)
  • Num offers: 19
  • Value: £60,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
17 Helens Childminding Services (Glasgow)
  • Num offers: 19
  • Value: £60,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

Other Information

PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. *This notice retrospectively completes the Contract Award. The contract period is 1 August 2023 until 31 July 2027. For avoidance of doubt, this is not a new open requirement. (SC Ref:809602)

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