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West Lothian Council intend re-opening The Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare services (contract reference CC13109) to new entrants.

Are you a business or third sector organisation based in West Lothian that could provide early learning and childcare services?

West Lothian Council has established a flexible framework for early learning and childcare to supplement its own in house service provision.  The  framework for Early Learning and Childcare services has re-opened for bids.

Providers will need to have National Standards gradings of good or above and be registered with the Care Inspectorate as a Day Care of Children or a Childminding Service.

Please note that there is no requirement for providers who have been appointed to framework CC13109 to re-apply.

The council will be using the allowable flexibilities of the Light Touch Regime and this is detailed within the Invitation to Tender e.g. re-opening to new entrant., which can be accessed via the contract opportunity published on Public Contracts Scotland

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate in this contract is 14/03/2025 Local time: 12:00

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