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Early Learning & Childcare Provision Framework (New Applicants October 2026)

East Ayrshire Council(buyer)

Published
Published 26 October 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 10 December 2026 (27 days left)
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Overview

East Ayrshire Council is reopening its flexible framework agreement for early learning and childcare provision to onboard new applicants. Current funded providers already admitted to the framework do not need to reapply. Submissions from prospective new providers must be received by 10 December 2026.

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Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Public Contracts Regulations 2015
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
26 October 2026
Deadline
10 December 2026
Classification (CPV)
Pre-school education servicesChild daycare services

Competition

Expected competition

4

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Education and training services drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 20% received only one.

Market context

Typical award in Education and training services

£56,065

Median of 7,112 awards in the last 24 months

East Ayrshire Council in the last 12 months

72

contracts awarded, worth £231,493,674 in total

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  1. Contract Notice

    26 October 2026

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