Planning

Specialist Nursery

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

07 May 2026 at 16:59

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council is planning a procurement process for a contract titled "Specialist Nursery," intended to deliver a specialist nursery and assessment centre for children with special education needs and disabilities (SEND) in the Swindon area, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category and relates to welfare services for children and young people, particularly focusing on daycare services for disabled children. The planning stage commenced with a notice published on 7th May 2026, indicating a future communication for this tender expected by 20th March 2027. The contract is projected to start on 1st September 2027 and conclude by 31st August 2033, with an estimated total value of £2,400,000 gross (or £2,000,000 net).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and welfare services for SEND children to extend their market presence or enhance their service offerings in the public sector. Companies with expertise in providing daycare facilities and assessment centres for disabled children will find themselves aptly suited to meet the specific requirements of this planned procurement. Additionally, businesses that are familiar with the "light touch" regime and can operate within the legal framework specified by the UK Public General Acts will likely have a competitive advantage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Nursery

Notice Description

The contract will provide a specialist nursery and assessment centre for children with special education needs and disabilities (SEND).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0693f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042187-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85312100 - Daycare services

85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Mar 202711 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK14 Swindon
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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