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PURCH2488 Provision of Nursery Services

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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Award

07 Jul 2025 at 08:44

Tender

29 Nov 2024 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow is seeking to procure nursery services under the title "PURCH2488 Provision of Nursery Services" with a focus on providing high-quality child care. This procurement falls under the services industry category of child daycare services, and the location of service delivery is Glasgow (specifically, 28 Hillhead Street, Glasgow, G12 8PZ). As of 2024, the procurement stage for this contract is active, and submissions should be made via the Public Contracts Scotland website by 24 January 2025. The procurement method is a selective, competitive procedure with negotiation, with provisions for a framework agreement. This process is set to run for four years (two years fixed, with the option of extending by two additional twelve-month periods).

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in childcare services to expand their contracts within the public sector. Businesses adept in delivering child-centred, high-quality services, particularly those with experience in managing large nursery capacities and with a focus on community benefits such as supporting apprenticeships and equality in employment, would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Additionally, businesses willing to align with the University’s ethics and values, focusing on sustainability and fair work practices, stand a good chance of success. With a substantial contract value and a requirement for high standards in quality and operational delivery, this tender presents an excellent opportunity for growth and partnership.

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Notice Title

PURCH2488 Provision of Nursery Services

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2488 Provision of Nursery Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2488 Provision of Nursery Services

Renewal: 4 years - 2 years fixed term with the option of extending by 2 x 12-month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c13b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037642-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 202510 months 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
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHILDCARE SCOTLAND PROPERTIES

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