Quality Funded Early Learning and Childcare (1140 Hours)

A Tender Notice
by DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
3.5 year
Value
25M
Sector
HEALTH
Published
03 Nov 2025
Delivery
05 Jan 2026 to 18 Aug 2029
Deadline
08 Dec 2025 09:00

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Location

Dundee

Geochart for 2 buyers and 0 suppliers

2 buyers

Description

Dundee City Council invites bid submissions from suitably qualified and experienced providers to supplement its existing framework (Contract Reference: C&F/ELC/MAIN/25) for Quality Funded Early Learning and Childcare. This opportunity ensures that all eligible children residing in Dundee can access their entitlement to 1140 hours of funded Early Learning and Childcare.

Lot Division

1 Early Learning and Childcare for eligible 2 Year Olds

To support its own services and existing framework providers under Framework C&F/ELC/MAIN/25 (Quality Funded Early Learning and Childcare), Dundee City Council will re-open the framework to new providers using the flexibility of the Light Touch Regime under Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations. Scope of Lot 1: Provision of funded Early Learning and Childcare for eligible 2-year-old children where either: The parent or carer is in receipt of specified benefits; or The child or parent has experienced care.
2 Early Learning and Childcare for Eligible 3-5 Year olds

To support its own services and existing framework providers under Framework C&F/ELC/MAIN/25 (Quality Funded Early Learning and Childcare), Dundee City Council will re-open the framework to new providers using the flexibility of the Light Touch Regime under Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations. Scope of Lot 2: Provision of funded Early Learning and Childcare for eligible 3–5-year-old children. Children become eligible on the first day of the school term following their third birthday.

CPV Codes

  • 85312110 - Child daycare services
  • 80110000 - Pre-school education services

Indicators

  • Bids should cover one or more lots.
  • Bids should cover the whole contract.
  • Renewals are not available.
  • Performance considerations apply.
  • Staff qualifications are relevant.
  • Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

Providers are strongly advised to prepare their submission in advance to avoid delays or rejection. This includes: Completing all questions in the eligibility questionnaire. Ensuring the Single Procurement Document (SPD) is fully completed. Uploading all required evidence and supporting documents (e.g., Care Inspectorate registration) Incomplete submissions or missing documentation may result in delays in evaluation or rejection of the application. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=814521. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason: It is not applicable for this contract. The Contracting Authority does not intend to include any community benefit requirements in this contract for the following reason: Community benefits requirements have not been included because the nature of the services—funded Early Learning and Childcare delivered by multiple small and medium-sized providers—makes it impractical to impose additional community benefit obligations without creating a disproportionate burden. The primary purpose of this framework is to deliver statutory funded hours for eligible children, which in itself provides significant social and economic benefit to the local community. (SC Ref:814521) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=814521

Reference

  • FTS 070536-2025

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