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Reopening 2 of Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Places (New Entrants March 2024)

Renfrewshire Council

Estimated Value

Up to £42,000,000

Deadline

Not specified

Published

22 July 2025

Type

services

ScotlandGBopenCPV: 85312110
CategoryHealth & social care

Overview

UPDATE - OCTOBER 2023 REOPENING OF THE FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK The previously advertised flexible framework relative to Early Learning and Childcare Places commenced on 24 May 2021. In accordance with its terms, it is now being opened for New Entrants to be admitted under the same requirements as the original tender exercise and as noted herein.

ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT: Renfrewshire Council Children’s Services manages the provision of Scottish Government Funding in respect of eligible pre-school children (“Child” or “Children”) who attend nurseries or Childminders (Settings) within the Renfrewshire Council area. The Council intend to seek services through a Flexible Framework.

The initial term of this Flexible Framework Contract is anticipated to commence in April 2021 to April 2024 with the option to extend on two further one year periods. Any Call-Off Contracts placed under the Flexible Framework may extend further than the Flexible Framework period.

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Additional information: Prospective providers must meet the selection criteria as detailed in this contract notice and also meet the required technical criteria as detailed in the Tender Documents.

Additional details

Renfrewshire Council Children’s Services manages the provision of Scottish Government Funding in respect of eligible pre-school children (“Child” or “Children”) who attend nurseries or Childminders (Settings) within the Renfrewshire Council area. The Council intend to seek services through a Flexible Framework.

The initial term of this Flexible Framework is anticipated to commence in April 2021 to April 2024 with the option to extend on two further one year periods (3 + 1 + 1), contracts placed under this Flexible Framework are intended to commence in August 2021, please be advised that any Call-Off Contracts placed under the Flexible Framework may extend further than the Flexible Framework period. No new providers were awarded on to this Lot.

Renfrewshire Council Children’s Services manages the provision of Scottish Government Funding in respect of eligible pre-school children (“Child” or “Children”) who attend nurseries or Childminders (Settings) within the Renfrewshire Council area. The Council intend to seek services through a Flexible Framework.

The initial term of this Flexible Framework is anticipated to commence in April 2021 to April 2024 with the option to extend on two further one year periods (3 + 1 + 1), contracts placed under this Flexible Framework are intended to commence in August 2021, please be advised that any Call-Off Contracts placed under the Flexible Framework may extend further than the Flexible Framework period. Additional information: Prospective providers must meet the selection criteria as detailed in this contract notice and also meet the required technical criteria as detailed in the Tender Documents.

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Award Details

Elaine Parkhill Childminding

£42,000,000

Sharon Wallace trading as Sharon's Tiny Tots Childminding

£42,000,000

Alexandrea Steinemann and Volker Steinemann trading as Little Paddock Childminding

£42,000,000

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    Health Is One Ltd

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    Heather Murphy t/a Carriagehill Nursery (Green Road)

    1 contract wonlatest 11 Jun 2026

    £914,041

    total awarded

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    Ram 204 Limited

    1 contract wonlatest 11 Jun 2026

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    Gryffe Manor Nursery Ltd

    1 contract wonlatest 11 Jun 2026

    £1m

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    3 Bears Nursery Limited

    1 contract wonlatest 11 Jun 2026

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Renfrewshire Council
Typepublic body
RegionUKM83
Total tenders75
Total spend£436,561,730
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Published

22 July 2025

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