Procured Service Arrangement for Early Learning and Childcare Providers in South Lanarkshire
South Lanarkshire Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProcured Service Arrangement for Early Learning and Childcare Providers in South Lanarkshire
Awarded Unknown
AwardedNot specified
Value£143,500,000.00
RegionScotland
CategoryEducation & Training
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South Lanarkshire Council awarded a contract to 3 Bears Nursery Cambuslang Limited, A & B Education - Westpark Nursery, ACE Place Nursery Crawfurd Road, ACE Place Nursery & Out of School Care, Alison's Happy Home, and Alison Walker-Hill Childminding Service for the delivery of early learning and childcare services under a Procured Service Arrangement (PSA).
The PSA, established under the Light Touch Rules of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, allows parents and guardians to choose their preferred provider from those appointed to the arrangement.
Providers were required to meet the National Standard, legal requirements, applicable guidance, and the Council's procedural requirements, and to accept the Council-set rates for funded hours.
The arrangement has a 10-year term, during which additional providers may be added.
The contract value is £143,500,000.
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Procured Service Arrangement for Early Learning and Childcare Providers in South Lanarkshire
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