Planning

Childcare Development and Sustainability Service

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

08 Feb 2021 at 13:40

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is initiating a procurement process for the "Childcare Development and Sustainability Service," aimed at enhancing childcare provision in the South West of the United Kingdom. This process is currently in the planning stage, with a market engagement notice published on 8th February 2021, and a deadline for engagement responses set for 10th March 2021. The proposed contract period is two years, commencing on 1st January 2022, with a total budget of £610,000, which includes an initial year and a potential extension. This service falls under the education and training services category.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in childcare services, early years education, and community support initiatives. Companies of various sizes, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to engage in this process. By demonstrating relevant experience and capabilities, these businesses can position themselves competitively for a contract that not only supports the local community but also contributes to their growth and sustainability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Childcare Development and Sustainability Service

Notice Description

The Childcare Development and Sustainability Service aims to improve outcomes for families, children and young people through access to high quality, sustainable and affordable childcare provision, and through supporting the council to meet its statutory duty to secure sufficient childcare for working parents. These are achieved through the following key priorities: * Development of new childcare provision * Sustainability of childcare provision * Quality improvement of childcare provision The Council wishes to test the level of market interest in such a service before commencing any procurement process. The proposed contract period will be for two years (an initial one year duration with the option for a further one year extension). It is anticipated that the contract will begin on 1st January 2022, with a proposed maximum contract value of PS610,000 (PS305,000 per year). The level of interest shown in this opportunity will inform consideration of possible procurement routes for this service. Should the service be procured through a tender process, this would likely be launched in July 2021. The service set out in the draft commissioning strategy may be subject to change pending the result of this pre-market engagement notice and wider consultations. Should the service be commissioned through a tender process, the final specification will be included in any tender documents. If your organisation has an interest in providing this service, and believes it has the relevant experience or expertise to achieve the outcomes set out above, please complete the form below. Please note, any answers given will solely be used to gauge market interest, they will not be considered as part of any future tender process. To express an interest follow this link - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b2cb007f-1162-eb11-8106-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf7593b8-d9fe-4716-acda-f98e549c7119
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£610,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Mar 2021Expired
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
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS3 9FS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Bedminster
Westminster Constituency
Bristol South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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