In deliveryUnited KingdomServicesFramework agreementAdd to pipeline

Early Learning, Childcare and Brokerage Services

Awarded to Amanda's Childminding, First Steps Nursery, Home Grown Early Learning and Childcare +6 more

Dumfries and Galloway Council(buyer)

Published: Published 1 March 2023
Deadline: Closed 19 October 2026

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Overview

Dumfries and Galloway Council awarded early learning and childcare services to nine providers on 4 December 2025, with a combined contract value of £340,803,001. The framework enables eligible children to access 1140 hours of funded pre-school education through their chosen provider from August 2025, operating on a flexible funding model where providers meeting the Council's standards and procedural requirements can deliver brokerage placements from Q2 2025 and funded Early Learning and Childcare from August 2025.

Contracting authority

Dumfries and Galloway Council
Buyer
Dumfries, United Kingdom
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Lots (3)

ELC - Private and Third Sector Settings (excluding Childminders)
Won by First Steps NurseryWon by Little Gems ChildcareWon by Penpont, Keir and Tynron PreschoolWon by Wee Barn Owls Nursery
ELC - Childminders
Won by Home Grown Early Learning and ChildcareWon by Steph's Super StarsWon by Midget Gems ChilminderWon by Little Gems ChildcareWon by Little Wren’s Montessori ChildcareWon by Amanda's Childminding
Lot 3- Childcare Brokerage
Won by First Steps NurseryWon by Little Gems ChildcareWon by Wee Barn Owls Nursery

Key details

Country: United Kingdom
Status: In delivery
Category: Services
Procedure: Open
Contract type: Framework agreement
Published: 1 March 2023
Deadline: Closed

Classification (CPV)

Primary education servicesPre-school education servicesChild daycare services

Award outcome

Awarded value: £340,803,001
Award date: 4 December 2025
Contract period: — → 2 April 2030

Winners

Amanda's Childminding
First Steps Nursery
Home Grown Early Learning and Childcare
Little Gems Childcare
Little Wren’s Montessori Childcare
Midget Gems Chilminder
Penpont, Keir and Tynron Preschool
Steph's Super Stars
Wee Barn Owls Nursery

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Notice history

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Contract Notice
17 September 2026
Contract
9 January 2026
Contract Notice
1 July 2025
Contract
28 January 2025
Tender Update
12 November 2024
Contract Notice
15 October 2024
Contract
10 January 2024
Tender Update
12 September 2023
Contract Notice
7 September 2023
Contract
17 May 2023
Contract Notice
1 March 2023

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