Open tenders / Training & education
Open tender · Notice 085353-2026
Early Learning and Childcare - South Lanarkshire Council Procured Service Arrangement
- Value
- £143.5m
- Closes
- 10 Mar 2027 (122 days)
- Where
- Scotland
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Not stated
- Contract
- Not stated
In plain English
South Lanarkshire Council is setting up a 10-year list of approved childcare and early learning providers that parents can choose from, paid at rates fixed by the council for funded hours. Providers can apply to join at any point during the term, with this tender round closing 10 March 2027.
Good fit for: Nurseries, playgroups and childminders delivering funded early learning and childcare in South Lanarkshire.
- Must meet the National Standard for early learning and childcare providers
- Must accept the council's set rates for funded hours — no price negotiation
- Must meet the law, applicable guidance and the council's procedural requirements
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What the buyer says
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.
Getting the documents
publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk (free to register, then register your interest in this notice).
Procedure: Open procedure (Open: anyone can bid, in one stage). Published 9 Sep 2026.
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