This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jan 2022 at 00:00

Tender

30 Jun 2021 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council is conducting an ongoing procurement process for an Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) Concession for Tillydrone and Cummings Park Nurseries in Aberdeen, UK. The tender, titled "ELC Concession - Tillydrone and Cummings Park Nurseries - Aberdeen City," aims to appoint a suitable provider to deliver funded ELC to children aged 2 to 5 within two Council-owned nurseries. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 13th August 2021 and an estimated total contract value of £6,984,096, which will be managed as an award procedure following prior publication of a call for competition.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in childcare and early learning services, particularly those that can demonstrate experience and quality in providing educational services for young children. Prospective bidders should note that the council seeks providers capable of managing two facilities accommodating 56 and 80 children respectively, with additional services for wraparound care. Businesses in the childcare sector, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the stringent quality evaluation criteria, will be well-positioned to compete in this tender.

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Notice Title

ELC Concession - Tillydrone and Cummings Park Nurseries - Aberdeen City

Notice Description

Aberdeen City Council seek to appoint an ELC provider/concessionaire to deliver funded ELC to 2-5 year-old children within each of two Council owned purpose-built nursery settings. The provider will also be eligible to provide wrap around care to children and families, where parents and carers chose to purchase further hours in addition to the funded hours. The two premises are as follows: 1.Tillydrone Nursery, Gort Road, Tillydrone, Aberdeen, AB24 2YS -Gross internal area of 457.3 square metres -One room -The nursery will accommodate a total of 56 children at any one time. - Concession fees: year 1 - minimum fee of GBP10,000; year 2 onwards - minimum fee of GBP10,000 or 5% of the turnover, whichever is the higher. 2.Cummings Park Nursery, Cummings Park Crescent, Northfield, Aberdeen, AB16 7AS. -Gross internal area of 537.4 square metres -Two rooms -The nursery will accommodate a total of 80 children at any one time. - Concession fees: year 1 - GBP15,000; year 2 onwards - minimum fee of GBP15,000 or 5% of the turnover, whichever is the higher

Lot Information

ELC Concession - Tillydrone Nursery

Aberdeen City Council seek to appoint an ELC provider/concessionaire to deliver funded ELC to 2-5 year-old children, within two Council owned purpose-built nursery settings. The provider will also be eligible to provide wrap around care to children and families, where parents and carers chose to purchase further hours in addition to the funded hours. The ELC Expansion capital programme has established new nursery facilities within the Tillydrone area of Aberdeen. The newly built nursery is fit for purpose high quality and have impactful learning environments. The provider will deliver the service in the setting(s) and will provide funded placements for eligible pre-school children. The nursery has a gross internal area of 457.3 square metres and will accommodate a total of 56 children at any one time.. The initial contract period will be for 4 years, plus 4 optional 12 month extensions. The duration of the contract is 4+4 years. The estimated contract value is based on the income/turnover for 4 years (per child per funded hours) assuming full occupancy, delivering funded places to all eligible children over all year period (excluding 2 weeks at Christmas).

ELC Concession - Cummings Park Nursery, Northfield

Aberdeen City Council seek to appoint an ELC provider/concessionaire to deliver funded ELC to 2-5 year-old children, within two Council owned purpose-built nursery settings. The provider will also be eligible to provide wrap around care to children and families, where parents and carers chose to purchase further hours in addition to the funded hours. The ELC Expansion capital programme has established new nursery facilities within the Northfield area of Aberdeen. The newly built nursery is fit for purpose high quality and have impactful learning environments. The provider will deliver the service in the setting and will provide funded placements for eligible pre-school children. The nursery has a gross internal area of 537.4 square metres and will accommodate a total of 80 children at any one time.. The initial contract period will be for 4 years, plus 4 optional 12 month extensions. The duration of the contract is 4+4 years. The estimated contract value is based on the income/turnover for 4 years (per child per funded hours) assuming full occupancy, delivering funded places to all eligible children over all year period (excluding 2 weeks at Christmas).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000654357
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438658
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F25 - Concession Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure with prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80110000 - Pre-school education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,984,096 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,984,096 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,287,096 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Aberdeen City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Flexible Childcare Services Scotland

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419809
    ELC Concession - Tillydrone and Cummings Park Nurseries - Aberdeen City - Aberdeen City Council seek to appoint an ELC provider/concessionaire to deliver funded ELC to 2-5 year-old children within each of two Council owned purpose-built nursery settings. The provider will also be eligible to provide wrap around care to children and families, where parents and carers chose to purchase further hours in addition to the funded hours. The two premises are as follows: 1.Tillydrone Nursery, Gort Road, Tillydrone, Aberdeen, AB24 2YS -Gross internal area of 457.3 square metres -One room -The nursery will accommodate a total of 56 children at any one time. - Concession fees: year 1 - minimum fee of GBP10,000; year 2 onwards - minimum fee of GBP10,000 or 5% of the turnover, whichever is the higher. 2.Cummings Park Nursery, Cummings Park Crescent, Northfield, Aberdeen, AB16 7AS. -Gross internal area of 537.4 square metres -Two rooms -The nursery will accommodate a total of 80 children at any one time. - Concession fees: year 1 - GBP15,000; year 2 onwards - minimum fee of GBP15,000 or 5% of the turnover, whichever is the higher
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438658
    ELC Concession - Tillydrone and Cummings Park Nurseries - Aberdeen City - Aberdeen City Council seek to appoint an ELC provider/concessionaire to deliver funded ELC to 2-5 year-old children within each of two Council owned purpose-built nursery settings. The provider will also be eligible to provide wrap around care to children and families, where parents and carers chose to purchase further hours in addition to the funded hours. The two premises are as follows: 1.Tillydrone Nursery, Gort Road, Tillydrone, Aberdeen, AB24 2YS -Gross internal area of 457.3 square metres -One room -The nursery will accommodate a total of 56 children at any one time. - Concession fees: year 1 - minimum fee of GBP10,000; year 2 onwards - minimum fee of GBP10,000 or 5% of the turnover, whichever is the higher. 2.Cummings Park Nursery, Cummings Park Crescent, Northfield, Aberdeen, AB16 7AS. -Gross internal area of 537.4 square metres -Two rooms -The nursery will accommodate a total of 80 children at any one time. - Concession fees: year 1 - GBP15,000; year 2 onwards - minimum fee of GBP15,000 or 5% of the turnover, whichever is the higher

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