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OCID:: ocds-h6vhtk-04eefb
Published by:: North Ayrshire Council
Authority ID:: AA20915
Publication date:: 28 July 2025
Deadline date:: -
Notice type:: Contract Award Notice
Has documents:: No
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: N/A

Abstract

North Ayrshire Council invites Providers to apply for this Flexible Framework Agreement to be eligible to deliver Early Learning and Childcare Funded Hours within North Ayrshire.

The current framework (NAC/5011) expires on 31st July 2025 and as such, NAC require a new Flexible Framework Agreement to commence from 1st August 2025. The proposed Framework will be for a period of 5 years, expiring 31st July 2030.

The terms and conditions of the Flexible Framework Agreement will be the Early Learning and Childcare Model Terms and Conditions.

All providers who apply and meet the miniumum conditions of the Flexible Framework agreement (i.e. the National Standards & relevant legislation as noted in the attached documentation) and who accept the rates/framework terms and conditions shall be accepted to deliver funded provision through the Flexible Framework Agreement.

Providers can apply for the Flexible Framework Agreement at any time, however to be eligible to start Funded Placements by 1st August 2025 Providers must submit their application by 8th May 2025.

Applications recieved after 8th May 2025 will not be reviewed until August 2025 at the earliest.

Please review the attached documentation for further information. A Question & Answer facility is available for Providers to submit enquiries related to the application process. All questions must be submitted before 1st May 2025 to ensure a response is received prior to the submission deadline.

NAC will be holding drop-in sessions to support Providers with their applications. Members of the Early Years and Corporate Procurement Teams will be available to answer any queries you may have in relation to your application. These sessions will be held at Marress House Early Years Centre, Friars Croft, Irvine, KA11 8EE on Wednesday 26th March 2025 and Wednesday 30th April 2025. Providers are invited to drop-in at any time between 2-8pm on these dates to discuss their applications.

Full notice text

Social and other specific services – public contracts

Contract award notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

North Ayrshire Council

Cunninghame House, Friars Croft

Irvine

KA12 8EE

E-mail: lynseybennett@north-ayrshire.gov.uk

NUTS: UKM93

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00337

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

NAC/5198 - Early Learning and Childcare Funded Providers

Reference number: NAC/5198

II.1.2) Main CPV code

85312110

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

North Ayrshire Council invites Providers to apply for this Flexible Framework Agreement to be eligible to deliver Early Learning and Childcare Funded Hours within North Ayrshire.

The terms and conditions of the Flexible Framework Agreement will be the Early Learning and Childcare Model Terms and Conditions.

Providers can apply for the Flexible Framework Agreement at any time, however to be eligible to start Funded Placements by 1st August 2025 Providers must submit their application by 8th May 2025.

Applications recieved after 8th May 2025 will not be reviewed until August 2025 at the earliest.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 24 500 000.00 GBP

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Lot 1 - Early Learning and Childcare Services (Including Private, Voluntary and Third Sector Settings)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80110000

85312110

85312100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM93

Main site or place of performance:

North Ayrshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 1 of this Flexible Framework Agreement sets out the minimum standards required from Early Learning and Childcare (Nursery) Services (including Private, Voluntary and Third Sector settings).

To apply for this Lot Providers must:

1) Read and review all documentation attached to this notice;

2) Submit a completed Part A (Information and Requirements) Form; and

3) Provide all required evidence listed in Part B (Provider Evidence Requirements) for Lot 1

Where initial evidence submitted does not provide sufficient assurance, additional evidence may be sought by the Council. Potential additional evidence that may be sought is outlined in the attached documents.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Lot 2 - Childminding Services

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80110000

85312110

85312100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM93

Main site or place of performance:

North Ayrshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 2 of this Flexible Framework Agreement sets out the minimum standards required from Childminding Services.

To apply for this Lot Providers must:

1) Read and review all documentation attached to this notice;

2) Submit a completed Part A (Information and Requirements) Form; and

3) Provide all required evidence listed in Part B (Provider Evidence Requirements) for Lot 2

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

IV.1.10) Identification of the national rules applicable to the procedure:

Information about national procedures is available at: (URL)

http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2025/S 000-010118

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Title: Lot 1 - Early Learning and Childcare Services (Including Private, Voluntary and Third Sector Settings)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

10/07/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 16

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 16

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 16

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 16

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bradshaw Early Years Centre

22, Bradshaw Street

Saltcoats

Ka21 5HR

Telephone: +44 7980994461

NUTS: UKM93

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bright Beginnings Early Years Centre

93A Muir Drive

Irvine

KA12 0NR

Telephone: +44 7446836273

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Busy Bees Nursery

James Moffat Centre, 187 Glasgow Street

Ardrossan

KA22 8JY

Telephone: +44 1294470892

NUTS: UKM93

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Childcare Scotland Properties Limited

24 Kilwinning Road

Irvine

KA12 8RU

Telephone: +44 1294277950

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

COLLIN CARE TREETOPS

83 ANDERSON DR

IRVINE

KA12 9HY

Telephone: +44 1413471600

NUTS: UKM93

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

COLLIN CARE LTD TREETOPS TOO

AILSA RD

SALTCOATS

KA21 6LR

Telephone: +44 1413471600

NUTS: UKM93

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Douglas Park Nursery

Cathcart Road

Largs

KA30 8JB

Telephone: +44 7971523702

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

First Steps (Nursery Schools) Ltd

216 Bank Street, First Steps Nursery

IRVINE

KA12 0YD

Telephone: +44 7970684623

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Playtime Early Years (an SCIO)

22 Smith Street

Dalry

KA24 5BZ

Telephone: +44 7881883544

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Rainbow Cottage Nursery LTD T/A Rainbow Childcare

19 Howgate

Kilwinning

Ka13 6EN

Telephone: +44 1294557651

NUTS: UKM93

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The Kids Village Ltd

26 Chapelwell Street

Saltcoats

KA21 5EA

Telephone: +44 7847875375

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The Yellow Brick Road EYC

13 Glasgow Street

Kilbirnie

KA25 7AP

NUTS: UKM93

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

West Kilbride Early Years Centre

West Kilbride Community Centre, Corse Street

West Kilbride

KA23 9AX

NUTS: UKM93

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Whitehirst park private nursery

west doura Mains, Kilwinning

Ayrshire

KA13 6NQ

NUTS: UKM93

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ZAAM Childcare (Irvine) Ltd

1 Montgomery Lane

Irvine

KA12 8PS

NUTS: UKM93

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 24 500 000.00 GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Lot 2 - Childminding Services

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

10/07/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 53

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 53

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 53

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 53

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Andrea's childcare Largs

Wilma`s Childminding Service

81 Meadowfoot Road

West Kilbride

KA23 9BZ

NUTS: UKM93

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 24 500 000.00 GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

(SC Ref:804023)

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Kilmarnock Sheriff Court

Sheriff Court House, St Marnock Street

Kilmarnock

KA1 1ED

Telephone: +44 1563550024

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

14/07/2025

Coding

Commodity categories

ID	Title	Parent category
85312110	Child daycare services	Social work services without accommodation
85312100	Daycare services	Social work services without accommodation
80110000	Pre-school education services	Primary education services

Delivery locations

ID	Description
100	UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID	Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:: lynseybennett@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Admin contact:: N/a
Technical contact:: N/a
Other contact:: N/a

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NAC/5198 - Early Learning and Childcare Funded Providers

Contents

Summary

Abstract

Full notice text

Social and other specific services – public contracts

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

I.5) Main activity

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

II.1.2) Main CPV code

II.1.3) Type of contract

II.1.4) Short description

II.1.6) Information about lots

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Section V: Award of contract

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

V.2.2) Information about tenders

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

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