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Early Learning, Childcare and Brokerage Services

Awarded to First Steps Nursery, Midget Gems Chilminder

Dumfries and Galloway Council(buyer)

Published
Published 1 July 2025
Deadline
Closed 31 July 2025
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Overview

Dumfries and Galloway Council has awarded early learning and childcare services to First Steps Nursery and Midget Gems Childminder for a contract value of £146,058,429. The framework enables approved providers to deliver funded pre-school education and brokerage placements to eligible children, with the 1140-hour entitlement commencing from August 2025 under a flexible funding approach that gives parents choice of provider.

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Lots (3)

  • ELC - Private and Third Sector Settings (excluding Childminders)

    Won by First Steps Nursery

  • ELC - Childminders

    Won by Midget Gems Chilminder

  • Lot 3- Childcare Brokerage

    Won by First Steps Nursery

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
1 July 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Primary education servicesPre-school education servicesChild daycare services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£146,058,429
Award date
4 December 2025
Contract period
— → 13 August 2032
Winners
  • First Steps Nursery
  • Midget Gems Chilminder

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  1. Contract

    9 January 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    1 July 2025

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