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Provision of partner status to providers of Early Learning and Childcare - Dynamic Purchasing System

Clackmannanshire Council · All their open notices

What this is

Clackmannanshire Council seeks to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to grant partner provider status to providers of Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) services for children entitled to statutory pre-school provision. The DPS has two lots: Lot 1 for private ELC providers (nurseries/settings) and Lot 2 for childminders. Estimated total value over the 10-year DPS period is approximately £26,787,236. All compliant SPD submissions are admitted to the DPS; no scoring at DPS establishment stage.

Key points

  • DPS establishment: SPD compliance only — all compliant suppliers admitted; no price/quality scoring at this stage
  • Only one lot per supplier (Lot 1: nursery/ELC settings OR Lot 2: childminders)
  • Estimated value £26.8m over 10 years; DPS remains open for new joiners after initial deadline

Who can bid

Open DPS establishment. SPD compliance assessment only (exclusion and selection criteria). All compliant suppliers admitted to DPS; no standstill period required. Only one lot may be bid per supplier. Admission expected within 10–15 calendar days of submission deadline. DPS remains open for new joiners after initial exercise closes.

How it is scored

No scoring at DPS establishment stage. Price and quality criteria for individual call-offs defined separately in call-off documents.

Money

Estimated total value: £26,787,236 (excluding VAT) over 10 years across both lots. Community benefits not required (DPS with many SME/micro/self-employed providers).

How to submit

Submit electronically via PCS Postbox (www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk). SPD to be completed online via PCS SPD module. Deadline: 30/06/2026 at 12:00.

Clarifications

Q&A deadline: 29/06/2026 at 12:00. Tender deadline: 30/06/2026 at 12:00. Tenders must remain valid 3 months.

Contract period

DPS duration: 120 months (10 years). No renewal. Individual call-offs may vary in duration. Q&A deadline extended to 29/06/2026 at 12:00.

Classification

CPV 80110000 — Pre-school education services ScotlandTayside, Central and FifeClackmannanshire

Published on Public Contracts Scotland. The official notice is the authoritative version.