Award

Provision of Nursery and Daycare Services at DVLA Swansea

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Oct 2024 at 15:02

TenderUpdate

31 May 2024 at 12:44

Planning

20 May 2024 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport has awarded a contract for the provision of Nursery and Daycare Services at the DVLA office in Swansea. The awarded contract, titled "Provision of Nursery and Daycare Services at DVLA Swansea," falls under the child daycare services industry category (CPV 85312110). The contract was signed on 26 September 2024 and has an initial term of four years with the option to extend for two additional one-year periods, making it potentially a six-year engagement. The main delivery address for this contract is Longview Road, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 7JL. The procurement stage is now at the "Award" level, and the procurement method used was an open procedure. The awarded supplier for this contract is LITTLE INSPIRATIONS LIMITED.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for companies involved in childcare services. Businesses with expertise in managing nursery and daycare facilities can leverage this contract to expand their service portfolio and build a robust client base. Given the substantial contract duration and estimated annual income between £600,000 and £800,000, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in high-quality nursery services and compliance with relevant Welsh and UK regulations would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The requirement for compliance with multiple regulations and standards further ensures a stable and structured operational framework, which can be advantageous for providers aiming to deliver premium childcare services.

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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 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 an 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide a high quality nursery and daycare service for DVLA staff, including the wider community.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0468e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034527-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312110 - Child daycare services

85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 May 2024Expired
Award Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
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
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LITTLE INSPIRATIONS

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