Planning

Market Research - Early Years Provision Construction Projects

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

14 Jun 2017 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council is embarking on a tender process titled "Market Research - Early Years Provision Construction Projects", aimed at enhancing free early learning and childcare provision in the region. This initiative is part of a broader commitment by the Scottish Government to provide 1140 hours of free childcare annually for eligible children by 2020. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a set budget ranging from GBP 500,000 to GBP 5 million for various construction projects, including new builds and refurbishments. Interested contractors must submit their completed questionnaires by close of business on Friday, 23rd June 2017, as consultations are set to occur between 1st and 21st July 2017 in Kilmarnock. The anticipated development period for these projects will commence in January 2018 and conclude by August 2020.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the construction and early education sectors, particularly those experienced in delivering educational facilities. Companies engaging in public works, including general contractors, builders, and consultancy firms that specialise in procurement and construction methods, would find this tender particularly relevant. By participating in this process, businesses can not only contribute to a significant government initiative but can also potentially secure lucrative contracts that may enhance their portfolio and reputation in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Research - Early Years Provision Construction Projects

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has pledged to increase the provision of free early learning and childcare provision to 1140 hours per year by 2020, for children who are 3 or 4 years old through the Children & Young People's Act 2014. East Ayrshire Council are intending to carrying out market intelligence with suitably experienced contractors, consulting on the benefits of different procurement & construction methods available to deliver a number of individual projects in order to meet the demands of the above pledge. The projects may range from new builds to refurbishment of existing and have a value of GBP 500,000 - GBP 5m with development required from January 2018 with completion by August 2020.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has pledged to increase the provision of free early learning and childcare provision to 1140 hours per year by 2020, for children who are 3 or 4 years old through the Children & Young People's Act 2014. East Ayrshire Council are intending to carrying out market intelligence with suitably experienced contractors, consulting on the benefits of different procurement & construction methods available to deliver a number of individual projects in order to meet the demands of the above pledge. The projects may range from new builds to refurbishment of existing and have a value of GBP 500,000 - GBP 5m with development required from January 2018 with completion by August 2020. Contractors are invited to apply through the portal by completing the attached questionnaire and returning it to david.shields@east-ayrshire.gov.uk. No additional marketing material will be accepted at this stage. The closing date for return of questionnaires is close of business, Friday 23rd June 2017. The Council shall then review the returns and select a shortlist covering a variety of methods. Consultations are anticipated to take place between 1st and 21st July 2017 at the Councils offices in Kilmarnock. Please be advised that due to the size of the response anticipated that unsuccessful companies will not hear back.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000500069
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN286223
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2017Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
David Shields
Contact Email
david.shields@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1563576936

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN286223
    Market Research - Early Years Provision Construction Projects - The Scottish Government has pledged to increase the provision of free early learning and childcare provision to 1140 hours per year by 2020, for children who are 3 or 4 years old through the Children & Young People's Act 2014. East Ayrshire Council are intending to carrying out market intelligence with suitably experienced contractors, consulting on the benefits of different procurement & construction methods available to deliver a number of individual projects in order to meet the demands of the above pledge. The projects may range from new builds to refurbishment of existing and have a value of GBP 500,000 - GBP 5m with development required from January 2018 with completion by August 2020.

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