Planning

Westminster Playscheme

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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Planning

14 Nov 2018 at 10:14

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Westminster Playscheme" is being conducted by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) in London, England. This initiative falls under the industry category of other community, social and personal services, and is currently in the planning stage. The contract, which is set to run for three years, is required to be operational by March 2019, in time for the May half-term holidays. Interested suppliers are encouraged to participate in an early market engagement session scheduled for 27 November 2018, with an engagement end date of the same day.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on providing childcare services, especially those equipped to handle the needs of children aged 4-12 during school holidays. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the potential demand for up to 3,665 spaces annually across multiple sites. By engaging in the early market session, interested providers can gain valuable insights into the requirements and facilities, thereby positioning themselves effectively for the forthcoming tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Westminster Playscheme

Notice Description

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), together with a number of other Public Sector Organisations, currently run a Holiday Playscheme that is available to all participating members of Public Sector Departments during term school holidays and half-term school holiday periods. The contract is for three years and the provision is required to be in place for March 2019, ahead of the commencement of the May 2019 school half-term holidays. The Scheme is primarily aimed at 4-12 year olds, providing a service throughout all school holidays and half-term holidays 8:30am to 5pm. It is not possible to accurately predict the potential demand for the scheme and the Authority does not guarantee take-up rates. However, the maximum number of available places* is 90 per day (accommodation being the limiting factor) for each school holiday throughout the year (across the three sites) and on average there is 3,665 places* used per annum. The three sites are: * Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, 1 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0ET * Department of Work & Pensions, Caxton House, Tothill Street, LONDON, SW1H 9DA * HM Treasury, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ The current split of 90 spaces per school holiday across the three sites is: * Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy: 42 * Department of Work & Pensions: 34 * HM Treasury: 24 * One Place is the provision of One Child for One day from 8:30am to 5pm. Additional information: This notice is issued for the purposes of early market engagement. We intend to publish the Invitation to Tender and T&Cs, in December. We are planning to hold an open session for interested suppliers at the 1 Victoria Street location on 27 November 13:30 - 15:30. This early market engagement exercise will be an opportunity for potential suppliers to view the facilities and ask any questions. If you wish to take part in the market engagement exercise or obtain further information on the project, please contact Victoria Hill on the email stipulated in the "Contact Details" section. Please confirm interest and attendance of the market engagement open session directly to the buyer, using the contact details provided.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b0e6e2d5-ef01-43d3-9406-f01a7f9c2235
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a60deab-9e16-4d0f-8eca-597871feebe1
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Nov 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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