Early Learning and Childcare - South Lanarkshire Council Procured Service Arrangement
South Lanarkshire CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £143,500,000
Deadline
10 March 2027
180 days remaining
Published
9 September 2026
Type
services
Overview
The choice of the provider will be selected by the parent/guardian of the child therefore the council is utilising an innovative Procured Service Arrangement (PSA) under the Light Touch Rules contained in Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. They will be appointed to the PSA if they can successfully demonstrate that they meet the National Standard, the Law, applicable guidance, and the Council’s procedural requirements and accept the Rates which have been set by the Council in relation to the delivery of funded hours. The PSA will allow providers to be added over its 10 year term.
Regulations cited
- Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015
Submission
Providers of ELC are invited to join the PSA by submitting a tender to the Council.
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South Lanarkshire CouncilKey Dates
Published
9 September 2026
Submission deadline
10 March 2027
Notice type
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