Tender

Sunny Skies Nursery Concession

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Sep 2021 at 09:41

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30 Jul 2021 at 09:46

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Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently conducting a tender for the "Sunny Skies Nursery Concession", which aims to find a new provider for this well-regarded nursery located in West Bromwich, West Midlands. The procurement method follows an open procedure, allowing a wide range of bidders, and the tender period concludes on 8 September 2021 at 15:00. The selected contractor will manage the nursery for an initial term of five years with a possibility of extension. Contract commencement is anticipated to be on 1 December 2021, following the tender process.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses focused on pre-school education services. Established nurseries and educational providers are particularly well-suited to compete, given their experience and ability to manage the operational challenges highlighted by the current provider. With an outstanding Ofsted judgment in its history, the nursery has consistently attracted demand, and a new provider could further enhance its reputation and service delivery under this contract. Engaging in this tender could contribute to strategic growth for businesses aiming to expand their early years education portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sunny Skies Nursery Concession

Notice Description

Sunny Skies Nursery was established in 2008 as part of the development of Hillside Children's Centre on the Pennyhill school site in West Bromwich. The nursery entrance is located in Connor Road near to the corner with Holyhedge Road. The nursery has been operated since opening by the Governing Body of Pennyhill Primary School. The nursery has always had a good reputation and has regularly had a waiting list for places. The only Ofsted inspection of the nursery resulted in a judgement of 'Outstanding'. More recently however, the school have found it increasingly difficult to manage the nursery financially and to recruit a new nursery manager. The school itself has other pressures to address and hence the Governing Body made a decision to ask the local authority to go out to tender to find an alternative provider to run the nursery. The school are committed to a positive working relationship with the new provider. Contract term is 5 years + optional 5 year extension. The Tender Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on 'Tenders' to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on 'View Details' in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of Tender is 15:00 on 8 September 2021. Please note the contract dates provided are not accurate as they are TBC. Additional information: Sunny Skies Nursery was established in 2008 as part of the development of Hillside Children's Centre on the Pennyhill school site in West Bromwich. The nursery entrance is located in Connor Road near to the corner with Holyhedge Road. The nursery has been operated since opening by the Governing Body of Pennyhill Primary School. The nursery has always had a good reputation and has regularly had a waiting list for places. The only Ofsted inspection of the nursery resulted in a judgement of 'Outstanding'. More recently however, the school have found it increasingly difficult to manage the nursery financially and to recruit a new nursery manager. The school itself has other pressures to address and hence the Governing Body made a decision to ask the local authority to go out to tender to find an alternative provider to run the nursery. The school are committed to a positive working relationship with the new provider. The Tender Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on 'Tenders' to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on 'View Details' in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of Tender is 15:00 on 2 September 2021. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e60e2be-0b33-4d08-ab70-40a62359f5ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b34f474d-2952-445a-a31f-c3ac72fe3524
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jessica Prince
Contact Email
jessica_prince@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 9EX
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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