Funded Early Learning and Childcare within Perth & Kinross

What this is

Perth & Kinross Council is procuring funded Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) provision for all 3 and 4-year-olds and eligible 2-year-olds within Perth and Kinross, using a Dynamic Purchasing System to enable parental choice across public, private, third sector, and childminder settings. This is a social and other specific services contract notice. Estimated total value is £42.65 million over 10 years, though individual contracts are initially for 36 months.

Key points

• Open to public, private, third sector and childminder settings delivering funded Early Learning and Childcare
• Individual contracts awarded for initial 36-month periods; DPS runs to March 2030
• Sub-contracting is not permitted as part of service delivery

Who can bid

Full eligibility criteria available via PCS-Tender ESPD (PQQ 4853, project titled 'Perth & Kinross Council – Early Learning & Childcare – Funded Hours'). All providers meeting minimum requirements are accepted. Sub-contracting not permitted.

How it is scored

All bidders demonstrating they meet the minimum requirements will be accepted as funded providers under the DPS. This is a social services contract using restricted procedure under light-touch regime.

Money

Estimated total value £42,650,000 excluding VAT over 10 years based on current annual value. Individual call-off contracts for initial 36-month period. Electronic payment will be used.

How to submit

Apply via PCS-Tender DPS functionality, search for PQQ number 4853 titled 'Perth & Kinross Council – Early Learning & Childcare – Funded Hours'. Electronic payment used. Contact: LPeoples@pkc.gov.uk, Tel: +44 1738475150.

Clarifications

Via PCS-Tender portal. Contact: Louise Peoples, LPeoples@pkc.gov.uk, Tel: +44 1738475150.

Contract period

DPS duration 10 years (120 months). Individual contracts awarded for an initial 36-month period. Estimated annual value used to calculate 10-year total of £42.65m.

Classification

CPV 80100000 — Primary education services 85312110 — Child daycare services ScotlandPerth and Kinross