Tender

Provision of Childminding and Pre-school Development Services

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Dec 2018 at 08:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is currently in the tender phase for the provision of Childminding and Pre-School Development Services, as indicated by the tender titled "Provision of Childminding and Pre-school Development Services." This initiative, classified under health and social work services, is located in Southend on Sea, England. The anticipated start date for the contract is 1st April 2019, with a total contract value of £253,000. The submissions are due by 14th January 2019, and the contract will initially run for three years, with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the childcare and early years education sector, particularly those operating as childminders or pre-school service providers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in childcare services and early years education would be well-positioned to compete. Given the panel of services required and the potential for a three-year contract with extensions, this could facilitate substantial growth and establish long-term relationships with the council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Childminding and Pre-school Development Services

Notice Description

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council (hereinafter referred to as "the Council") invites electronic Tender Responses for the provision of Childminding and Pre-School Development Services in Southend. This contract is split into lots as described in the Section B Service Specification. The two services, have many common themes and requirements, however, it is important to note that the crucial difference is: Lot 1 - Childminders: delivers a service to individual Childminders operating a Childminding / Early Years childcare business from their own home; Lot 2 - Pre-schools and Other establishments: delivers a service to Pre-schools and other Childcare businesses and all relevant staff, operating out of a specific business establishment. These contracts will be for an initial period of three years, with an additional extension period of three years, to be implemented in 12 month periods, may be applied and if so, will be based on provider performance and continued funding. The anticipated contract start date is the 1st April 2019.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-00abb6eb-ec54-428f-b989-0254345044d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e5b98cd-be41-451f-aec2-db24bf2343f0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£253,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND ON SEA
Postcode
SS2 6LR
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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