CE-176-23 - Funded Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework Agreement - Re-opening

What this is

South Ayrshire Council has established an open Flexible Framework Agreement for funded Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) services across South Ayrshire. The framework runs for 48 months with a 12-month extension option. No estimated value is stated. The deadline is 17 August 2029.

Key points

• South Ayrshire Council funded ELC Flexible Framework; 48 months + 12-month option; deadline August 2029
• Care Inspectorate registration required; must meet Scottish Government funded ELC quality standards
• Open framework — eligible ELC providers may apply throughout the duration

Who can bid

Care Inspectorate registration required for ELC service provision. Must meet Scottish Government funded ELC requirements. Open framework — all eligible providers may apply. Full requirements in procurement documents.

How it is scored

Open framework with admission and call-off criteria set out in procurement documents.

Money

No estimated value stated. Framework covers funded ELC places in South Ayrshire — funded by Scottish Government grant rates.

How to submit

Via PCS-Tender. Open framework — rolling admission throughout duration.

Clarifications

Via PCS-Tender messaging.

Contract period

48 months initial term plus 12-month extension option (up to 60 months). Framework deadline 17 August 2029.

Classification

CPV 80110000 — Pre-primary education services ScotlandSouth Ayrshire