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Open for bidsUnited KingdomServicesFramework agreement£26,787,236

Provision of partner status to providers of Early Learning and Childcare - Dynamic Purchasing System

Awarded to Alva chilminding Service, Christine Mckinsley Childminding Service, Christine Scobie +16 more

Published
Published 20 May 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 30 November 2026 (99 days left)

Overview

Clackmannanshire Council has awarded partner provider status to 18 early learning and childcare providers for delivering statutory pre-school services to eligible children. The Dynamic Purchasing System was established with an estimated value of £26.8 million and awarded on 23 July 2026 with a total contract value of £48.9 million across the selected providers.

Lots (2)

  • Early Learning & Child Care Provision

    Early Learning & Child Care Provision

    Won by Dunham Nurseries Ltd T/a Flying Start NurseryWon by Little Stars AlloaWon by Dollar Nursery School LtdWon by GLENVIEW COTTAGE NURSERYWon by Flexible Childcare Services Scotland
  • Childminding

    Childminding

    Won by Lisa Craig ChildminderWon by Lynn BlackWon by Pauline CarberryWon by Louise Nimmo ChildmindingWon by M.A.M.CHILDMINDERSERVICEWon by Christine Mckinsley Childminding ServiceWon by Coorie In ChildmindingWon by Nicola Hatcher Childcare ServicesWon by Christine ScobieWon by Weebairns childmindingWon by Alva chilminding ServiceWon by Jane's ChildcareWon by Lisa's ChildmindingWon by ISHBEL

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£26,787,236
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
20 May 2026
Deadline
30 November 2026
Classification (CPV)
Pre-school education services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£48,928,308
Award date
23 July 2026
Contract period
— → 31 May 2036
Winners
  • Alva chilminding Service
  • Christine Mckinsley Childminding Service
  • Christine Scobie
  • Coorie In Childminding
  • Dollar Nursery School Ltd
  • Dunham Nurseries Ltd T/a Flying Start Nursery
  • Flexible Childcare Services Scotland
  • GLENVIEW COTTAGE NURSERY
  • ISHBEL
  • Jane's Childcare
  • Lisa Craig Childminder
  • Lisa's Childminding
  • Little Stars Alloa
  • Louise Nimmo Childminding
  • Lynn Black
  • M.A.M.CHILDMINDERSERVICE
  • Nicola Hatcher Childcare Services
  • Pauline Carberry
  • Weebairns childminding

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract Notice

    3 August 2026

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  2. Contract

    24 July 2026

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  3. Contract Notice

    20 May 2026

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