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Flexible Framework for Early Learning & Childcare Services in North Lanarkshire 2023-2027 - ENTRY POINT 4

Awarded to Adventure Glen Childcare, Ali Baba’s Childminding, Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited +24 more

North Lanarkshire Council(buyer)

Published
Published 4 October 2022
Deadline
Closed 30 September 2025
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Overview

North Lanarkshire Council has awarded a flexible framework for early learning and childcare services covering 2023-2027, with Entry Point 4 enabling new providers to join an existing framework. The contract, valued at £240 million and awarded on 18 February 2026, involves 27 external providers and the council itself delivering early learning and childcare services to supplement internal provision and maintain service capacity and choice.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£60,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
4 October 2022
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Pre-school education servicesChild daycare services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£240,000,000
Award date
18 February 2026
Contract period
— → 17 January 2027
Winners
  • Adventure Glen Childcare
  • Ali Baba’s Childminding
  • Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited
  • CCJ Childminding Services
  • Caroline Whelan's Childminding
  • Carol’s Childminding
  • Catherine Kilpatrick Professional Childminder
  • Helen's Childminding Services
  • Kidstore Childcare Ltd
  • Kirsty's Childminding Service
  • Linda Walsh Childcare
  • Linzi's Little Learners
  • Lisa childminding service
  • Little Chick's Childminding
  • Louise’s Buzzing Bees Childminding Service
  • Mama Murphy's
  • Marion Cherrie Childminding
  • Michelle's Little Blossoms
  • North Lanarkshire Council
  • Nurtured by Nature Childminding
  • Patricia Walsh Childcare
  • Paula's Perfect Childminding
  • SGR Childminding
  • Tiny Turtles
  • Tracy Childminding
  • evelyn macphersons childminding
  • heather mccoll childminding

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    3 March 2026

  2. Contract

    1 October 2025

  3. Contract Notice

    26 August 2025

  4. Contract Notice

    13 November 2024

  5. Contract

    21 December 2023

  6. Contract Notice

    9 October 2023

  7. Contract

    9 March 2023

  8. Contract Notice

    4 October 2022

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