Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework Agreement (New Entrants 26/27)
North Ayrshire Council · Local authority
In brief
North Ayrshire Council has announced plans to buy care and education work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The notice does not state a value.
It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Competition
Usually high: a median of 5.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 16 awards in the last 12 months).
Framework
Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work.
What the notice says
North Ayrshire Council’s Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework Agreement is now live, and in accordance with the terms of the framework new applicants are invited to join the framework throughout the contract duration. All providers who apply and meet the miniumum conditions of the Flexible Framework agreement (i.e. the National Standards & relevant legislation as noted in the attached documentation) and who accept the rates/framework terms and conditions shall be accepted to deliver funded provision through the Flexible Framework Agreement. Please review the attached documentation for further information. Completed applications should be sent to procurement@north-ayrshire.gov.uk.…Read the full description
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
Lot 1 - Early Learning and Childcare Services (Including Private, Voluntary and Third Sector Settings)What this lot coversLot 1 of this Flexible Framework Agreement sets out the minimum standards required from Early Learning and Childcare (Nursery) Services (including Private, Voluntary and Third Sector settings). To apply for this Lot Providers must: 1) Read and review all documentation attached to this notice; 2) Submit a completed Part A (Information and Requirements) Form; and 3) Provide all required evidence listed in Part B (Provider Evidence Requirements) for Lot 1 Where initial evidence submitted does not provide sufficient assurance, additional evidence may be sought by the Council. Potential additional evidence that may be sought is outlined in the attached documents. | Social and domiciliary care, Education services | — |
Lot 2 - Childminding ServicesWhat this lot coversLot 2 of this Flexible Framework Agreement sets out the minimum standards required from Childminding Services. To apply for this Lot Providers must: 1) Read and review all documentation attached to this notice; 2) Submit a completed Part A (Information and Requirements) Form; and 3) Provide all required evidence listed in Part B (Provider Evidence Requirements) for Lot 2 Where initial evidence submitted does not provide sufficient assurance, additional evidence may be sought by the Council. Potential additional evidence that may be sought is outlined in the attached documents. | Social and domiciliary care, Education services | — |
Timeline
- Prior information notice · notice 073891-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
32Awards
14Suppliers it has used most for care
- Blue Triangle (Glasgow) Housing Association Limited1 contract
- Neighbourhood Networks1 contract
Similar open tenders
All open care tenders- £742kestimated
- £345mframework ceiling
- £250kestimated
- £150mframework ceiling
- £3.72mestimated
From notice 073891-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 4 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.