Flexible Framework for Early Learning & Childcare Services in North Lanarkshire 2023-2027 - ENTRY POINT 4
North Lanarkshire CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £60,000,000
Deadline
30 September 2025
Published
3 March 2026
Type
services
Overview
The Council already have a Framework in place to secure external providers who can supplement the Council’s internal early learning and childcare provision. This notice is for Entry Point 4, which is applicable for any potential Provider and/or setting that is not already on the Framework. .
The original Framework was set up for 4 years, with included annual entry points to allow new Providers to apply to join the Framework, this would enable the Council to maintain capacity and choice. . The Invitation to Tender (“ITT”) pack is accessible (and downloadable) from the Supplier Attachment area within the PCS-T system outlines the requirements and objectives of this framework. .
Service delivery must be carried out in accordance with the information provided within this Contract Notice, the ITT Document and the Council's Framework Agreement. Additional information: PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Regulations cited
- Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015
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Award Details
Adventure Glen Childcare
£60,000,000
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited
£60,000,000
Caroline Whelan's Childminding
£60,000,000
Tiny Turtles
£60,000,000
Linzi's Little Learners
£60,000,000
Louise’s Buzzing Bees Childminding Service
£60,000,000
Marion Cherrie Childminding
£60,000,000
Little Chick's Childminding
£60,000,000
Catherine Kilpatrick Professional Childminder
£60,000,000
Linda Walsh Childcare
£60,000,000
Michelle's Little Blossoms
£60,000,000
Nurtured by Nature Childminding
£60,000,000
Patricia Walsh Childcare
£60,000,000
Paula's Perfect Childminding
£60,000,000
evelyn macphersons childminding
£60,000,000
Lisa childminding service
£60,000,000
Helen's Childminding Services
£60,000,000
Carol’s Childminding
£60,000,000
heather mccoll childminding
£60,000,000
Kirsty's Childminding Service
£60,000,000
Mama Murphy's
£60,000,000
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North Lanarkshire CouncilKey Dates
Published
3 March 2026
Submission deadline
30 September 2025
Notice type
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