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Early Learning and Childcare - South Lanarkshire Council Procured Service Arrangement
South Lanarkshire Council in the United Kingdom is inviting bids for “Early Learning and Childcare - South Lanarkshire Council Procured Service Arrangement”. Bids close on 10 March 2027, 12:00 GMT; the estimated value is £144 million. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.
The work
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.
Key facts
- Estimated value
- £144 million
- Published
- 09 Sep 2026
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