Planning

Community Vision Nursery Pre-Market Engagement March 2026

LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY

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Planning

16 Mar 2026 at 14:32

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 Oct 2025 at 14:03

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Bromley is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at outsourcing the management of the Community Vision Nursery located in Penge. The nursery provides pre-school education services and operates as an independent facility on the grounds of the Community Vision Children and Family Centre. This pre-market engagement invites potential providers to offer their feedback from 16 March to 27 March 2026, as the borough assesses market capacity before potentially entering a concession contract starting in September 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to contact the borough via email for questionnaire access, with feedback anticipated to inform the procurement process expected to commence in summer 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in early years education and childcare management. Providers with experience in managing nursery settings, especially those capable of operating independently within community centres, would be well-suited to pursue this contract. The nursery's capacity for 55 children across various age groups, coupled with increased turnover from government-subsidised childcare hours, makes this a lucrative prospect. Companies that can ensure continuity of care under TUPE regulations for existing staff and can navigate the concessions procurement regime stand to benefit greatly from a long-term, 10-year contract, potentially valued at £5,170,000, fostering business growth and expansion in the early years sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Vision Nursery Pre-Market Engagement March 2026

Notice Description

The London Borough of Bromley is seeking views of potential providers regarding the future operation of Community Vision Nursery, currently managed by the Council. Community Vision Nursery is located in Penge and shares its site with the Community Vision Children and Family Centre. The nursery has its own independent access and can operate as a self-contained facility. The nursery is registered for 55 children across age groups under two, two, three, and four years old. Staffing details include 19 permanent staff posts, 9 bank staff, 2 agency staff, totalling 18.50 FTE. Out of the 19 permanent posts there are 8 vacant posts. It is worth noting that there are current recruitment processes for additional 3 full time nursery practitioners and 4 bank staff via agency. The nursery has three rooms in operation: one for babies, one for toddlers and one for pre-school. There is a fourth room, not in operation, which would be ideal for a second baby room. Community Vision Nursery was inspected by Ofsted in October 2023 and received a GOOD rating across all judgement areas. Using the figures for the financial year 2024/25, the running cost of the nursery was PS565.4k. For the same period, the nursery had income in fees and recharges to the value of PS517k. It is important to note that as of September 2025, eligible working parents in England are entitled to 30 hours of free childcare per week for children aged 9 months up to school age, thus generating a much-increased gross turnover for the potential future provider. The Council is considering entering a concession contract with an external provider for the period of ten years. The estimated value of the concession contract for outsourcing the Community Vision Nursery, based on the annual fee income of PS517k, over a 10 year period, is PS5,170,000. For the purposes of the pre-market engagement, it has been assumed the nursery will operate as a self-contained facility, including its own kitchen, storage areas, toilets, and external play space. Access would be independent of the Children & Family Centre reception. In addition, two designated staff parking spaces and a parental drop-off bay would be provided in the shared car park. Basic terms would be along the lines of the following: * The occupier will be responsible for all outgoings (e.g. utilities, business rates, etc.). No service charge will be payable. * Term: Minimum of 10 years * Break Option: Mutual Landlord and Tenant break on the 5th anniversary, exercisable with 12 months' prior written notice * Rent Review: At year 5 * Rent Review Basis: CPI + 1%, capped at 5%, compounded over the 5-year period * Estimated Rent Payable: PS78,000 per annum + VAT (where/as applicable) The indicative contract start date is September 2026. The successful provider will inherit existing staff under TUPE regulations. The Council will require assurance that continuity of care for vulnerable children is maintained.

Planning Information

The London Borough of Bromley's Early Years Service is seeking the market's view on the proposed outsourcing of the Community Vision Nursery. The information gathered during this stage, 16/03-27/03/26 is valuable to us to assess the market's capacity and develop the next stage in the procurement process. The information submitted for this Pre-Market Engagement will not be scored. Interested potential providers should email the addresses below to receive a copy of the questionnaire. Elena Diaconescu elena.diaconescu@bromley.gov.uk , Caren Boiling caren.boiling@bromley.gov.uk and procurement@bromley.gov.uk. Please note that participating in this exercise is not a guarantee that a tender will be run or participants will automatically be invited to partake in the tender process. Please complete the questionnaire to provide feedback that can help inform any potential future procurement process that the Council may undertake (anticipated to commence in summer 2026). We welcome any information or considerations you may provide.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d2a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023563-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

80110000 - Pre-school education services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BROMLEY
Postcode
BR1 1DP
Post Town
Bromley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI61 Bromley
Delivery Location
TLI61 Bromley
Local Authority
Bromley
Electoral Ward
Bromley Town
Westminster Constituency
Bromley and Biggin Hill

Further Information

Notice Documents

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