Tender

Tender Opportunity for Qualified Nursery Operator

COTTENHAM PARISH COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Sep 2020 at 14:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cottenham Parish Council in Cambridgeshire is seeking a qualified nursery operator for their newly constructed Early Years Nursery, which is set to provide care for up to 50 children aged 0 to 5 years. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with a submission deadline for interested parties on 18th October 2020. The nursery will operate from 6.30am to 7pm on weekdays and 6.30am to noon on Saturdays. Selection of operators is anticipated in Q4 of 2020, with services expected to commence in February 2021. The procurement is classified under pre-school education services and the total estimated value is £20,000 for this project.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in early years education or childcare services. Companies with a proven track record and relevant qualifications are encouraged to apply, especially small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The selective procurement method indicates competition, allowing companies to demonstrate their experience and financial viability to capture this lucrative contract. Interested businesses should prepare by compiling their documentation, including three years of accounts and an Ofsted history, to ensure they can respond promptly to the invitation to tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender Opportunity for Qualified Nursery Operator

Notice Description

Cottenham Parish Council in Cambridgeshire is currently constructing a purpose-built Early Years Nursery adjacent to the new Village Hall on the main Recreation Ground. The Nursery has planning permission to operate from 6.30am to 7pm on weekdays and 6.30am to noon on Saturdays and will provide all year round care for up to 50 children from 0 to 5 years old with segregated provision for 0 to 2, 3 to 4, and 4 to 5 year olds. Operators with suitable business and educational experience are invited to express interest in entering a commercial relationship with the Parish Council and Cambridgeshire County Council (including statutory provision of up to 42 "free" places). To express interest, please reply to this posting by email as soon as possible, including a summary of your experience and 3 years of accounts and Ofsted history. Invitations to Tender will be sent to qualifying bidders. The deadline for bid submission is 18th October 2020. Operator selection is anticipated during 2020 Q4 with operation anticipated from February 2021. Contact BOTH Clerk@cottenhampc.org.uk AND Cllr.Morris@cottenhampc.org.uk"

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a9956b0-5764-48e6-86a8-ef6161a55f84
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bad91a43-6994-4772-aad8-9d8d39fdfd41
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80110000 - Pre-school education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Feb 2021 - 31 Dec 2026 Over 5 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
COTTENHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB24 8RZ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Cottenham
Westminster Constituency
Ely and East Cambridgeshire

Further Information

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