Tender

Tender for the provision of Early Years Pre School at Merry go Round Day Nursery at Green Croft Children's Centre, Hereford

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Mar 2026 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council is seeking to appoint a contractor for the Early Years Pre School project at Merry Go Round Day Nursery located at Green Croft Children's Centre in Hereford. This tender, currently at the tender stage, involves significant construction work for kindergarten buildings, including the removal of an existing mobile unit and the construction of a new timber frame preschool. Business users should note that the procurement method is open, with submission required by 28th April 2026 at 12:00 BST. The project falls under the works category and has a gross value of £240,000. Key deadlines include the enquiry period ending on 21st April 2026 and the contract period starting on 1st June 2026, ending on 1st September 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the construction industry, particularly those specialised in educational buildings. Given the open competition method, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE) are encouraged to apply, making it accessible to a broad range of firms aiming for growth. Successful bidders will be evaluated based on criteria focusing on price (40%), quality (48%), and social value (12%). Engaging with this tender could enhance business growth by expanding your client base within the public sector and increasing visibility in community-focused projects.

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Notice Title

Tender for the provision of Early Years Pre School at Merry go Round Day Nursery at Green Croft Children's Centre, Hereford

Notice Description

Herefordshire Council wishes to appoint a contractor to carry out works that include the works include removal of an existing mobile and construction of a new timber frame preschool.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06764a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028419-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45214100 - Construction work for kindergarten buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of

Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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