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Early Learning and Childcare - South Lanarkshire Council Procured Service Arrangement

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.

Buyer
South Lanarkshire Council
Contract Value
Value not disclosed
Deadline
176 days left
9 Sept 2026
Published
12 Mar 2026
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About This South Lanarkshire Council Contract

This open tender from South Lanarkshire Council was published in 2026. The Early Learning and Childcare - South Lanarkshire Council Procured Service Arrangement contract with a submission deadline of 9 September 2026.

This UK government contract opportunity is part of the public procurement process, openly available via Find a Tender.

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Contract Timeline

12 Mar

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Open for Bids

9 Sept

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Early Learning and Childcare - South Lanarkshire Council Procured Service Arrangement - Scope of Work

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  • 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.

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Contract Value

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Value not disclosed

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Notice Published

Tender opportunity made public on Find a Tender

Thu, 12 Mar 2026
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Submission Deadline

Next

Final deadline for bid submission

Wed, 9 Sept 2026at 11:00
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What This South Lanarkshire Council Contract Means

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This is a public procurement by South Lanarkshire Council. All UK government contracts are publicly accessible for transparency.

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This South Lanarkshire Council tender is open for bids. Deadline: 09/09/2026. Submit your proposal via Find a Tender.

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