Award

Creche Services

SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Dec 2022 at 00:00

Tender

20 Jul 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body is procuring creche services for children aged between six weeks and five years old at its building in Edinburgh. The main procurement category is services, and the procurement method is an open procedure. The procurement stage is currently active, with a submission deadline of August 22, 2022. The contract is worth £675,352.29 and was signed on October 31, 2022. The buying organisation is the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body located in Edinburgh, UK.

This tender for creche services presents opportunities for businesses involved in childcare services to compete. Businesses well-suited to participate in this tender are those with experience in delivering childcare services, particularly creche services. The contractor will be required to meet specific quality and price criteria, including maintaining registration with the Care Inspectorate and adhering to health and safety standards. Community benefit requirements also provide opportunities for SMEs, the Third Sector, and supported businesses to participate, offering benefits to disadvantaged individuals and community initiatives.

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Notice Title

Creche Services

Notice Description

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) requires a Contractor to establish, operate and manage a creche service appropriate for the needs and interests of children aged between six weeks and five years old on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at its building in Edinburgh.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) requires a Contractor to establish, operate and manage an on-site creche Service appropriate for the needs and interests of children aged between 6 weeks to 5 years old on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Contractor shall be required to maintain the Registration of the creche with the Care Inspectorate throughout the duration of the contract.

Renewal: Two 12 month optional extensions at the sole discretion of the SPCB.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000699000
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC466126
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312110 - Child daycare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£675,352 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2022 - 12 Apr 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
New procurement process will commence in 2028.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nadia.smith@parliament.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313486620

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH99 1SP
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TINIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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