AwardedAwarded 18 February 2026

Flexible Framework for Early Learning & Childcare Services in North Lanarkshire 2023-2027 - ENTRY POINT 4

North Lanarkshire Council · Local authority

In brief

North Lanarkshire Council awarded education and care work to Carol’s Childminding, Heather Mccoll Childminding and Kirsty's Childminding Service and 18 others on 18 February 2026.

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What the notice says

The Council already have a Framework in place to secure external providers who can supplement the Council’s internal early learning and childcare provision. This notice is for Entry Point 4, which is applicable for any potential Provider and/or setting that is not already on the Framework. . The original Framework was set up for 4 years, with included annual entry points to allow new Providers to apply to join the Framework, this would enable the Council to maintain capacity and choice. .

Who won

Winner	Value	Dates
Carol’s Childminding (SME) Heather Mccoll Childminding (SME) Kirsty's Childminding Service (SME) Mama Murphy's (SME)	£60,000,000
Adventure Glen Childcare Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited (SME) Caroline Whelan's Childminding Tiny Turtles Linzi's Little Learners Louise’s Buzzing Bees Childminding Service Marion Cherrie Childminding Little Chick's Childminding Catherine Kilpatrick Professional Childminder Linda Walsh Childcare Michelle's Little Blossoms Nurtured by Nature Childminding Patricia Walsh Childcare Paula's Perfect Childminding Evelyn Macphersons Childminding Lisa childminding service Helen's Childminding Services	£60,000,000

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

1 October 2025Contract award notice · notice 061478-2025
3 March 2026Contract award notice · notice 018773-2026

About the buyer

North Lanarkshire CouncilLast 12 months

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From notice 061478-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 1 October 2025, last updated 3 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.