Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)(Reopening August 2026)
East Dunbartonshire CouncilEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
25 September 2026
29 days remaining
Published
27 August 2026
Type
services
Overview
The provision of learning and childcare services. Services for early learning education and childcare. Additional information: This is a flexible framework, therefore new applicants can apply at any point throughout the duration of the contract.
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This contract is a flexible framework for providing early learning and childcare services in nurseries, allowing providers to join at any time up to its reopening in August 2026.
Requirements
- No specific requirements listed in the notice — check the full tender documents.
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Deliver early learning education for children aged 0‑5 in a nursery setting
- Provide full‑day or part‑day childcare services in line with UK early years standards
- Maintain health, safety and safeguarding procedures, including DBS checks and appropriate insurance
- Report service performance and outcomes to the contracting authority as required
How to Read This Tender
- 1Look for the ‘Framework Agreement’ section – it will explain the duration, pricing rules and how you can join the framework at any point
- 2Check the ‘Eligibility’ and ‘Qualification’ clauses – even if not listed here they usually require Ofsted registration and appropriate safeguarding credentials
- 3Pay attention to the ‘Performance Monitoring’ and ‘Reporting’ requirements – failure to meet them can lead to removal from the framework
- 4Note the dates: the framework re‑opens in August 2026, so plan your bid timeline accordingly
Tips for Small Businesses
- Because the framework is open‑ended, you can submit a short expression of interest now and refine your full bid later, reducing upfront workload
- Consider partnering with a local provider to meet any hidden capacity or quality thresholds that larger bidders might already have
- Highlight any social value you bring – such as inclusive provision for disadvantaged families – as this is often scored separately for SMEs
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East Dunbartonshire CouncilKey Dates
Published
27 August 2026
Submission deadline
25 September 2026
Notice type
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Source
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