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NAC/5198 - Early Learning and Childcare Funded Providers

Awarded to Andrea's childcare Largs, Angela Bilham Childminding, Ann Montgomery Childminding +60 more

North Ayrshire Council(buyer)

Published
Published 19 March 2025
Deadline
Closed 8 May 2025

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Overview

North Ayrshire Council established a five-year flexible framework agreement for early learning and childcare funded providers, running from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2030. The framework allows eligible providers meeting national standards and relevant legislation to deliver funded early learning and childcare hours in North Ayrshire. The contract worth £49,000,000 was awarded to 57 providers including registered childminders, nurseries, and early years centres across the council area.

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Lots (2)

  • Lot 1 - Early Learning and Childcare Services (Including Private, Voluntary and Third Sector Settings)

    Lot 1 of this Flexible Framework Agreement sets out the minimum standards required from Early Learning and Childcare (Nursery) Services (including Private, Voluntary and Third Sector settings). To apply for this Lot Providers must: 1) Read and review all documentation attached to this notice; 2) Submit a completed Part A (Information and Requirements) Form; and 3) Provide all required evidence listed in Part B (Provider Evidence Requirements) for Lot 1 Where initial evidence submitted does not provide sufficient assurance, additional evidence may be sought by the Council. Potential additional evidence that may be sought is outlined in the attached documents.

    Won by Bradshaw Early Years CentreWon by Bright Beginnings Early Years CentreWon by Busy Bees NurseryWon by Childcare Scotland Properties LimitedWon by COLLIN CARE TREETOPSWon by COLLIN CARE LTD TREETOPS TOOWon by Douglas Park NurseryWon by First Steps (Nursery Schools) LtdWon by Playtime Early Years (an SCIO)Won by Rainbow Cottage Nursery LTD T/A Rainbow ChildcareWon by The Kids Village LtdWon by The Yellow Brick Road EYCWon by West Kilbride Early Years CentreWon by Whitehirst park private nurseryWon by ZAAM Childcare (Irvine) Ltd
  • Lot 2 - Childminding Services

    Lot 2 of this Flexible Framework Agreement sets out the minimum standards required from Childminding Services. To apply for this Lot Providers must: 1) Read and review all documentation attached to this notice; 2) Submit a completed Part A (Information and Requirements) Form; and 3) Provide all required evidence listed in Part B (Provider Evidence Requirements) for Lot 2 Where initial evidence submitted does not provide sufficient assurance, additional evidence may be sought by the Council. Potential additional evidence that may be sought is outlined in the attached documents.

    Won by Andrea's childcare LargsWon by Little bundles of joyWon by Angela Bilham ChildmindingWon by Ann Montgomery ChildmindingWon by Beth Malcolm's ChildmindingWon by Charlene potts childmindingWon by Daisydots ChildmindingWon by Deborah JohnstonWon by Debra Rintoul childmindingWon by Denise's ChildcareWon by Donna Smith ChildmindingWon by Elizabeth-Ann CraigWon by Emma Blair’s ChildcareWon by Fiona Burns ChildmindingWon by Fiona Robin childmindingWon by Geraldine Barr ChildmindingWon by Heather's Hungry CaterpillarsWon by Jacqueline McInally ChildmindingWon by Jane Cairnie ChildcareWon by Jenni gilluley childmindingWon by Jenny's ChildmindingWon by Registered ChildmindingWon by K&A ChildmindingWon by karens childmindingWon by KarenRonaldChildmindingWon by Katey's Childminding ServiceWon by cathies placeWon by Kathleen's Childminding serviceWon by Laura Jayne Reid - Registered ChildminderWon by Leeann Mcneil childmindingWon by lesleys childminding servicesWon by Linda Chisholm Childminding ServiceWon by Logibears ChildcareWon by Lynne Mustoo ChildmindingWon by ChildminderWon by Michelle BurnsWon by Nicola Burns ChildminderWon by Nikkis childminding servicesWon by Happy Faces ChildmindingWon by Rosalyn Williamson ChildmindingWon by Rosemeadow childcareWon by Ruth Warwick ChildmindingWon by Shelley Coleman ChildminderWon by Shirley MessWon by Shona Wilson ChildmindingWon by The Joy of KidsWon by Victoria's childmindingWon by Wilma`s Childminding Service

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Contract signed
Category
Services
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
19 March 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Pre-school education servicesDaycare servicesChild daycare services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£49,000,000
Award date
10 July 2025
Winners
  • Andrea's childcare Largs
  • Angela Bilham Childminding
  • Ann Montgomery Childminding
  • Beth Malcolm's Childminding
  • Bradshaw Early Years Centre
  • Bright Beginnings Early Years Centre
  • Busy Bees Nursery
  • COLLIN CARE LTD TREETOPS TOO
  • COLLIN CARE TREETOPS
  • Charlene potts childminding
  • Childcare Scotland Properties Limited
  • Childminder
  • Daisydots Childminding
  • Deborah Johnston
  • Debra Rintoul childminding
  • Denise's Childcare
  • Donna Smith Childminding
  • Douglas Park Nursery
  • Elizabeth-Ann Craig
  • Emma Blair’s Childcare
  • Fiona Burns Childminding
  • Fiona Robin childminding
  • First Steps (Nursery Schools) Ltd
  • Geraldine Barr Childminding
  • Happy Faces Childminding
  • Heather's Hungry Caterpillars
  • Jacqueline McInally Childminding
  • Jane Cairnie Childcare
  • Jenni gilluley childminding
  • Jenny's Childminding
  • K&A Childminding
  • KarenRonaldChildminding
  • Katey's Childminding Service
  • Kathleen's Childminding service
  • Laura Jayne Reid - Registered Childminder
  • Leeann Mcneil childminding
  • Linda Chisholm Childminding Service
  • Little bundles of joy
  • Logibears Childcare
  • Lynne Mustoo Childminding
  • Michelle Burns
  • Nicola Burns Childminder
  • Nikkis childminding services
  • Playtime Early Years (an SCIO)
  • Rainbow Cottage Nursery LTD T/A Rainbow Childcare
  • Registered Childminding
  • Rosalyn Williamson Childminding
  • Rosemeadow childcare
  • Ruth Warwick Childminding
  • Shelley Coleman Childminder
  • Shirley Mess
  • Shona Wilson Childminding
  • The Joy of Kids
  • The Kids Village Ltd
  • The Yellow Brick Road EYC
  • Victoria's childminding
  • West Kilbride Early Years Centre
  • Whitehirst park private nursery
  • Wilma`s Childminding Service
  • ZAAM Childcare (Irvine) Ltd
  • cathies place
  • karens childminding
  • lesleys childminding services

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  1. Contract

    14 July 2025

  2. Contract Notice

    19 March 2025

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