Early Learning & Childcare Provision Framework (New Applicants October 2025)

Concepts

• kilmarnock
• pre-school education
• childcare provision framework
• flexible framework
• available funded early learning
• childcare providers
• early learning & childcare provision framework
• early learning
• childcare provision
• a flexible framework agreement

Location

East Ayrshire

Description

Framework Agreement for Early Learning and Childcare Provision - New Applicants October 2025 OCTOBER 2025 REOPENING OF FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK - NOTE THAT FUNDED PROVIDERS ALREADY INCLUDED IN THE FRAMEWORK DO NOT REQUIRE TO RE-APPLY, THIS NOTICE IS APPLICABLE FOR NEW APPLICANTS ONLY

Total Quantity or Scope

As per the previously advertised Notice, the Flexible Framework commenced in April 2021 and in accordance with the terms therein, it is now being re-opened for new applicants to be included under the same terms as the original application exercise. Note that the initial 5 year term of the Framework commenced on 1 April 2021, therefore the end of the initial term of the contract will end on 31 March 2026 for all Providers included in the Framework, however an extension to this has been invoked as allowed under the terms of the Framework and therefore the new end date is 31 March 2028. ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT: East Ayrshire Council require to set up a flexible Framework Agreement with Early Learning and Childcare Providers to support its statutory duty to make available funded early learning and childcare for all eligible children on an as required basis. The Framework Agreement will be for a period of 5 years with the option to extend for a further 2-years and will be re-opened for new applications to become a funded provider annually.

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.

Other Information

Applications for submissions must be made by the deadline set (refer above), however the deadline for expressing an interest in the first instance must be made by 12 noon on 15 December 2025. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 30366. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason: Not suitable The Contracting Authority does not intend to include any community benefit requirements in this contract for the following reason: Not suitable (SC Ref:812903)