Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
North Ayrshire Council
Cunninghame House, Friars Croft
Irvine
KA12 8EE
lynseybennett@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Buyer's address
http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00337
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
NAC/5198 - Early Learning and Childcare Funded Providers
Reference number
NAC/5198
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85312110 - Child daycare services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
North Ayrshire Council invites Providers to apply for this Flexible Framework Agreement to be eligible to deliver Early Learning and Childcare Funded Hours within North Ayrshire.
The current framework (NAC/5011) expires on 31st July 2025 and as such, NAC require a new Flexible Framework Agreement to commence from 1st August 2025. The proposed Framework will be for a period of 5 years, expiring 31st July 2030.
The terms and conditions of the Flexible Framework Agreement will be the Early Learning and Childcare Model Terms and Conditions.
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.
Providers can apply for the Flexible Framework Agreement at any time, however to be eligible to start Funded Placements by 1st August 2025 Providers must submit their application by 8th May 2025.
Applications recieved after 8th May 2025 will not be reviewed until August 2025 at the earliest.
Please review the attached documentation for further information. A Question & Answer facility is available for Providers to submit enquiries related to the application process. All questions must be submitted before 1st May 2025 to ensure a response is received prior to the submission deadline.
NAC will be holding drop-in sessions to support Providers with their applications. Members of the Early Years and Corporate Procurement Teams will be available to answer any queries you may have in relation to your application. These sessions will be held at Marress House Early Years Centre, Friars Croft, Irvine, KA11 8EE on Wednesday 26th March 2025 and Wednesday 30th April 2025. Providers are invited to drop-in at any time between 2-8pm on these dates to discuss their applications.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £24,500,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Early Learning and Childcare Services (Including Private, Voluntary and Third Sector Settings)
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 85312110 - Child daycare services
- 85312100 - Daycare services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
Main site or place of performance
North Ayrshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 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.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Childminding Services
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 85312110 - Child daycare services
- 85312100 - Daycare services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
Main site or place of performance
North Ayrshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 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.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Form of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.10) Identification of the national rules applicable to the procedure
Information about national procedures is available at: http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-010118
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Lot 1 - Early Learning and Childcare Services (Including Private, Voluntary and Third Sector Settings)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 16
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 16
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 16
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 16
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bradshaw Early Years Centre
22, Bradshaw Street
Saltcoats
Ka21 5HR
Telephone
+44 7980994461
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bright Beginnings Early Years Centre
93A Muir Drive
Irvine
KA12 0NR
Telephone
+44 7446836273
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Busy Bees Nursery
James Moffat Centre, 187 Glasgow Street
Ardrossan
KA22 8JY
Telephone
+44 1294470892
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Childcare Scotland Properties Limited
24 Kilwinning Road
Irvine
KA12 8RU
Telephone
+44 1294277950
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
COLLIN CARE TREETOPS
83 ANDERSON DR
IRVINE
KA12 9HY
Telephone
+44 1413471600
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
COLLIN CARE LTD TREETOPS TOO
AILSA RD
SALTCOATS
KA21 6LR
Telephone
+44 1413471600
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Douglas Park Nursery
Cathcart Road
Largs
KA30 8JB
Telephone
+44 7971523702
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
First Steps (Nursery Schools) Ltd
216 Bank Street, First Steps Nursery
IRVINE
KA12 0YD
Telephone
+44 7970684623
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Playtime Early Years (an SCIO)
22 Smith Street
Dalry
KA24 5BZ
Telephone
+44 7881883544
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rainbow Cottage Nursery LTD T/A Rainbow Childcare
19 Howgate
Kilwinning
Ka13 6EN
Telephone
+44 1294557651
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Kids Village Ltd
26 Chapelwell Street
Saltcoats
KA21 5EA
Telephone
+44 7847875375
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Yellow Brick Road EYC
13 Glasgow Street
Kilbirnie
KA25 7AP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
West Kilbride Early Years Centre
West Kilbride Community Centre, Corse Street
West Kilbride
KA23 9AX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Whitehirst park private nursery
west doura Mains, Kilwinning
Ayrshire
KA13 6NQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ZAAM Childcare (Irvine) Ltd
1 Montgomery Lane
Irvine
KA12 8PS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £24,500,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Lot 2 - Childminding Services
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 53
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 53
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 53
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 53
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Andrea's childcare Largs
24 Greetofalls Avenue
Largs
KA309HJ
Telephone
+44 7796645139
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Little bundles of joy
217 Livingstone Terrace
Irvine West Ward, North Ayrshire
KA12 9JU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Angela Bilham Childminding
6 Iona Court, Dreghorn
Dreghorn, irvine
KA11 4JL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ann Montgomery Childminding
37 Dalry Road
Kilwinning
KA13 7HH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Beth Malcolm's Childminding
7 Melbourne Terrace, Saltcoats
Saltcoats
KA21 5BY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Charlene potts childminding
25 James Clements Close
Kilwinning
KA13 6PW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Daisydots Childminding
21 Fairways
Irvine
KA12 8TE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Deborah Johnston
Kerslandmill Cottages , Glengarnock
Beith
KA143BT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Debra Rintoul childminding
16 Alton Way, West Kilbride
North Ayrshire
KA239JJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Denise's Childcare
39 Noddleburn Place
Largs
ka30 8ue
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Donna Smith Childminding
14 ailsa View
West Kilbride
KA23 9GA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Elizabeth-Ann Craig
5 Redheugh Court
Kilbirnie
KA25 7JN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Emma Blair’s Childcare
1 Blyth Crescent , Mayfields
Saltcoats
KA21 6FR
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fiona Burns Childminding
27 Sunderland Court
Kilbirnie
ka25 6jn
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fiona Robin childminding
21 Hawthorn Crescent
Beith
Ka151df
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Geraldine Barr Childminding
37 Tarbert Avenue
West Kilbride
KA23 9DL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Heather's Hungry Caterpillars
2A Tammy Dales Road
Kilwinning
KA13 7PB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Jacqueline McInally Childminding
46 Simson Avenue
WEST KILBRIDE
KA23 9DS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Jane Cairnie Childcare
10 Diddup Drive
Stevenston
KA20 4AF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Jenni gilluley childminding
7 Woodfarm Close
Kilwinning
KA13 6DQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Jenny's Childminding
1 hauplands way
west kilbride
KA23 9GB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Registered Childminding
10 Maxwell Green, Girdle Toll
Irvine
KA11 1BA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
K&A Childminding
41 Briery Court
Kilbirnie
KA256JD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
karens childminding
7 castle drive
kilbirnie
ka25 6at
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KarenRonaldChildminding
12 ACACIA DRIVE
BEITH
ka15 1da
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Katey's Childminding Service
13 Beggs Terrace
Ardrossan
Ka22 7bp
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
cathies place
84 leven place , castlepark
irvine
ka129pe
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kathleen's Childminding service
18 Sheil Place , Castlepark
Irvine
KA12 9NG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Laura Jayne Reid - Registered Childminder
23 Glasgow Street
Ardrossan
KA228EP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Leeann Mcneil childminding
43 Ash Drive, Ash Drive
Beith
KA15 2DF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
lesleys childminding services
1 Thorntree Avenue
Beith
KA15 2
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Linda Chisholm Childminding Service
220 Dickson Drive
Irvine
Ka12 9ez
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Logibears Childcare
17 St Margarets Road Ardrossan Ayrshire
Ardrossan
KA227ER
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lynne Mustoo Childminding
12 Kirkton Avenue
West Kilbride
KA23 9DY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Childminder
17 Pentland Place, Bourtreehill South
Bourtreehill South, Irvine
ka111js
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Childminder
148 Frew Terrace
Irvine
ka12 9eh
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Michelle Burns
43 Lomond Place
Irvine
KA12 9PF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nicola Burns Childminder
8 James Clements Close
Kilwinning
KA136PW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nikkis childminding services
15 tollhouse way , Girdle toll
Irvine
Ka11 1rb
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Happy Faces Childminding
13 Sillars Meadow
Irvine
KA12 0JZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rosalyn Williamson Childminding
36 Donaldson Dr
Irvine
KA12 0QQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rosemeadow childcare
66, Dundonald Road
Dreghorn
KA114AP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ruth Warwick Childminding
22 Bute Court
Dreghorn
KA114JN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Shelley Coleman Childminder
2 St Brendan's View
Saltcoats
KA216GZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Shirley Mess
38 Watson Terrace
Irvine
KA12 0HZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Shona Wilson Childminding
12 Linn Ave
Largs
KA30 9JT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Joy of Kids
22, Station Brae Gardens
Irvine
KA11 4FB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Victoria's childminding
21 rowallan, Kilwinning
Ka136nf
KA13 6NF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Wilma`s Childminding Service
81 Meadowfoot Road
West Kilbride
KA23 9BZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £24,500,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:804023)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Kilmarnock Sheriff Court
Sheriff Court House, St Marnock Street
Kilmarnock
KA1 1ED
Telephone
+44 1563550024
Country
United Kingdom