Award of Funded Early Learning & Childcare (1140 Hours) for Eligible 2-Year-Olds in Dundee
Dundee City Council, Contracts Team · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Funded Early Learning & Childcare (1140 Hours) for Eligible 2-Year-Olds in Dundee
Awarded Unknown
AwardedNot specified
Value£25,000,000.00
RegionScotland
CategoryEducation & Training
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Dundee City Council awarded a contract to Bumbly Bees, Great Beginnings Childcare Services, Balgillo Nursery Langlea Place, Oranges and Lemons (Rosebank), Camphill Grove Care Ltd T/A Little People Nursery, and Wonderyears Nursery Dundee Ltd TA Ninewe for the provision of funded Early Learning & Childcare (ELC) for eligible 2-year-olds, increasing entitlement from 600 to 1140 hours from August 2020.
The contract, valued at £25,000,000, utilises a Funding Follows the Child approach, making funded hours free to parents at the point of access.
Eligibility is determined by the Local Authority, with children generally eligible from the first day of the school term after their third birthday, and 2-year-olds eligible if parents receive certain benefits or if the child is looked after or subject to a kinship or guardianship order.
All providers must meet the National Standard, which sets out quality criteria for public, private, and third-sector settings, including childminders.
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Award of Funded Early Learning & Childcare (1140 Hours) for Eligible 2-Year-Olds in Dundee
Won by Bumbly Bees,Great Beginnings Childcare Services,Balgillo Nursery Langlea Place,Oranges and Lemons (Rosebank),CAMPHILL GROVE CARE LTD T/AS LITTLE PEOPLE NURSERY,Wonderyears Nursery Dundee Ltd TA Ninewells Nursery,Oranges and Lemons Nursery Technology Park,Tracey Dewar/Hagan,Butterflies Nursery School - Kingsway East,Butterflies Nursery School,The University of Dundee Nursery Ltd,Balgillo Nursery Ardler,Balgillo Nursery,Balgillo Nursery Too,Mummy Day Care,Flexible Childcare Services Scotland,Nursery Rhymes,Mrs,Lori Brannan-Childminding Services,Lesley Grant Childminder,Rosemary Peet Childminding,Lynn Brown Childminding,Tracey Thomas Childminding Service · Dundee City Council, Contracts Team
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