Early Learning and Childcare - South Lanarkshire Council Procured Service Arrangement

Published

9 September 2026

Submission deadline

10 March 2027

Estimated value

£143,500,000

Place of performance

UKM95

Procedure

Open procedure

Lots

1

Notice number

085353-2026

Reference

ocds-h6vhtk-02cbe7

Official source

Official source

CPV codes

• 80110000Pre-school education services

Description

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. Providers of ELC are invited to join the PSA by submitting a tender to the Council. 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.

Official publications

• FTS · 085353-2026 · 9 September 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to bid for this tender?

The submission deadline is 10 March 2027. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.

What is the estimated value of this tender?

The estimated value published by the buyer is £143,500,000.

Who is the buyer of this tender?

The contracting authority is South Lanarkshire Council (United Kingdom).

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