Tender

Daycare Provision - Business Opportunity

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Apr 2025 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council is inviting tenders for the daycare provision at seven Little Owls nurseries, located in Leeds, West Yorkshire. This opportunity is particularly aimed at SMEs and VCSEs, with a preference for providers local to Leeds. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with key deadlines for enquiries by 5th May 2025, and submission of tenders by 16th May 2025. The lease agreement will span at least five years starting from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2030. The process follows an open competition method under the light touch regime due to its below-threshold classification, focused on child daycare services.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the childcare industry, particularly those who are already Ofsted registered. It allows established nursery providers to expand their operations within a supportive framework provided by Leeds City Council. SMEs and VCSEs are especially encouraged to participate, offering them a chance to enhance their market presence and secure long-term contracts in a thriving local community. Ideal candidates are those with experience in running daycare services and a commitment to community involvement in Leeds.

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Notice Title

Daycare Provision - Business Opportunity

Notice Description

A business opportunity to take-up the running of 7 of the current Leeds City Council Little Owls nurseries - available as a going concern, 3 sites maximum per provider. We are looking for current nursery providers, particularly SMEs or VCSEs, to express interest and complete the pre-qualification questionnaire. Lease would be for minimum of 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0502cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015073-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Gwendolyn Wagner-Adair
Contact Email
gwendolyn.wagneradair@leeds.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01133783917

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

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