Provision of Early Learning and Childcare Services in South Ayrshire
South Ayrshire Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Early Learning and Childcare Services in South Ayrshire
Awarded Unknown
AwardedNot specified
Value£1,900,000.00
AgencySouth Ayrshire Council
RegionScotland
CategoryEducation & Training
About
South Ayrshire Council awarded a contract to Alphabet Yard, Busy Bees, Coylton Community Nursery, Doonvale Private Nursery School, Fly High Early Learning & Childcare, Granny Smith's Nursery, Kirktonholme Nursery, Marina View Nursery, and Pine Trees Nursery for the provision of early learning and childcare services.
The contract, valued at £1,900,000, was established through a Flexible Framework Agreement to secure required childcare places, fulfilling the Council's statutory duty under the Education (Scotland) Act 1996.
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Provision of Early Learning and Childcare Services in South Ayrshire
Won by Alphabet Yard,Busy Bees,Coylton Community Nursery,Doonvale Private Nursery School,Fly High Early Learning & Childcare,Granny Smith's Nursery,kirktonholme nursery,MARINA VIEW NURSERY,Pine Trees Nursery,Riverbank Nursery,Rosemary Logie Childminding,The Meadows Private Day Nursery,Wellington School (Ayr) Ltd · South Ayrshire Council
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