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Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement - Reopening May 2025

Awarded to Little Wonders Childminding service

Scottish Borders Council(buyer)

Published
Published 30 April 2025
Deadline
Closed 30 May 2025

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Overview

Scottish Borders Council awarded a £3 million framework agreement for funded early learning and childcare places to Little Wonders Childminding service on 31 July 2025. The framework supplements the council's existing provision of childcare services and was open to qualified and experienced providers across Scottish Borders.

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Lots (2)

  • Nursery Services (including Private and Third Sector Settings)

    Scottish Borders Council is reopening its Funded Early Learning and Childcare Framework to new providers from the voluntary,independent and private settings to provide Early Learning and Childcare for 2,3 and 4 year old children. Lot 1 - Nursery Services All providers who apply and meet the national standards, legislation and the Council's procedural requirements and accept the rates and contract terms set out by the Council shall be accepted onto the framework agreement to deliver funded provision. As this service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the contract value exceeds the threshold, the Council will be using the afforded flexibility of the Light Touch Regime to re-open the framework. Additional information: Option to extend for a further 1 x 12 months.

  • Childminder Services

    Scottish Borders Council is reopening its Funded Early Learning and Childcare Framework to new providers from the voluntary, independent and private settings to provide Early Learning and Childcare for 2,3 and 4 year old children. Lot 2 - Childminder Services All providers who apply and meet the national standards, legislation and the Council's procedural requirements and accept the rates and contract terms set out by the Council shall be accepted onto the framework agreement to deliver funded provision. As this service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the contract value exceeds the threshold, the Council will be using the afforded flexibility of the Light Touch Regime to re-open the framework.

    Won by Little Wonders Childminding service

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Closed
Category
Services
Estimated value
£3,000,000
Procedure
Open
Published
30 April 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Pre-school education servicesChild daycare services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£3,000,000
Award date
31 July 2025
Contract period
— → 26 July 2026
Winner
  • Little Wonders Childminding service

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    2 September 2025

  2. Contract Notice

    30 April 2025

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