Award

PURCH2488 Provision of Nursery Services

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jul 2025 at 00:00

Tender

29 Nov 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, led by the University of Glasgow, involves the award of a contract for the "PURCH2488 Provision of Nursery Services" in Glasgow, focusing on the education industry category. The process utilised a selective procurement method, employing a competitive procedure with negotiation. The contract, valued at £4,000,000, has been awarded to Childcare Scotland Properties Limited, a supplier located in Irvine. The project entails providing a 74-place nursery service, with key operations expected to begin shortly following the contract signing on 3rd July 2025. The tender process has progressed through various stages, culminating in the award, which was primarily assessed based on specified criteria of quality and price, each contributing 40% to the overall evaluation.

For businesses specialising in childcare services, this tender is a significant opportunity for business growth and development, especially those that align with the values and strategic objectives of the University. Notably, there are opportunities for businesses that prioritise high-quality services, embody community benefits such as living wages and training opportunities, and showcase a strong commitment to ethical practices and diversity. Childcare providers that match these criteria and possess the necessary economic robustness, including requisite insurance levels and financial stability, would be well-positioned to benefit from such initiatives and establish a continuing partnership with public authorities like the University of Glasgow.

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Notice Title

PURCH2488 Provision of Nursery Services

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2488 Provision of Nursery Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2488 Provision of Nursery Services

Renewal: 4 years - 2 years fixed term with the option of extending by 2 x 12-month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000784573
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534030
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 202510 months 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
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHILDCARE SCOTLAND PROPERTIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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