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Provision of Nursery and Daycare Services at DVLA Swansea

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of Nursery and Daycare Services at their Swansea facility, located at Longview Road, Morriston, SA6 7JL, Wales, United Kingdom. This contract, classified under CPV code 85312110 for child daycare services, commenced on 29th January 2025 and extends until 28th January 2029. The procurement process adopted an open procedure (below threshold), with key dates including the tender period ending on 19th August 2024 and the award date on 26th September 2024. The awarded contract has a total value of £4,800,000 GBP and encompasses an initial term of four years, extendable by two additional one-year periods (4+1+1).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as the successful bidder, LITTLE INSPIRATIONS LIMITED, based in Pontyclun, CF72 8YW. Companies specialising in childcare services that can manage a facility with a capacity of up to 121 children would be well-suited for this contract. The structured long-term nature of the contract offers stability and potential for profit growth, while working closely with a major government body, the DVLA, provides credibility and a prestigious partnership for the contracted supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Nursery and Daycare Services at DVLA Swansea

Notice Description

DVLA has awarded a contract for the provision of Nursery and Daycare Services at DVLA Swansea. The nursery facility has a maximum capacity for 121 children. The service provider will operate the contract on behalf of DVLA and will be accountable to DVLA for the operation of the service within the terms of the contract. The contract will be for a initial term of 4 years with the option to extend for a further two separate 1 year periods (4+1+1), making this potentially a 6 year contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8d761be-6024-4b8a-b28e-ca5b7d999c36
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312110 - Child daycare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2025 - 28 Jan 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LITTLE INSPIRATIONS

Further Information

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