Award of Framework Agreement for Early Learning and Childcare for 3 and 4 Year Olds by Scottish Borders Council
Scottish Borders Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Framework Agreement for Early Learning and Childcare for 3 and 4 Year Olds by Scottish Borders Council
Awarded Unknown
AwardedNot specified
Value£3,000,000.00
AgencyScottish Borders Council
RegionScotland
CategoryEducation & Training
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Scottish Borders Council awarded a contract to Little Sprouts Childcare, Donna Long Childminding, Jo Mabon Childcare, Sandra Logan, Fiona Duncan-Kerr Childminder, Janine’s Jelly Tots, and Christine Green for the provision of early learning and childcare for 3 and 4 year olds under a framework agreement.
The framework opening period ran from 8 November to 8 December 2017, and this award notice confirms the successful providers.
The contract value is approximately £3,000,000.
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Award of Framework Agreement for Early Learning and Childcare for 3 and 4 Year Olds by Scottish Borders Council
Won by Little Sprouts Childcare,Donna Long Childminding,Jo Mabon Childcare,sandra logan,Fiona Duncan-Kerr Childminder,Janine’s jelly tots,Christine Green · Scottish Borders Council
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