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Early Learning & Childcare Provision Framework (New Applicants October 2026)
East Ayrshire Council · Local authority
In brief
East Ayrshire Council is looking for suppliers for education and care work (Scotland).
The notice does not state a value.
Bids close at midday, Thursday 10 December 2026.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Key dates
- Bids by
- midday, Thursday 10 December 2026
Competition
Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 23 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
Framework Agreement for Early Learning and Childcare Provision - New Applicants October 2026
OCTOBER 2026 REOPENING OF FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK - NOTE THAT FUNDED PROVIDERS ALREADY INCLUDED IN THE FRAMEWORK DO NOT REQUIRE TO RE-APPLY, THIS NOTICE IS APPLICABLE FOR NEW APPLICANTS ONLY
Should I bid?
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How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.
- Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Thursday 10 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.
Timeline
- Contract notice · notice 101073-2026
About the buyer
East Ayrshire CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
26Awards
16Similar open tenders
All open education tenders- Value not stated
- £3.6mframework ceiling
- Value not stated
- £4mestimated
- £320mestimated
From notice 101073-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 26 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 26 October 2026.