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Provision of Nursery Services

Robert Gordon University

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

24 Jan 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Robert Gordon University, based in Aberdeen, finalised a public procurement process for the "Provision of Nursery Services" at Treehouse Nursery, Garthdee. This contract, initially tendered on 24th January 2025, reached the award stage with contracts signed by 8th August 2025. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, focusing on education-related services, primarily pre-school education and childcare. The project location is specified as Garthdee Road, Aberdeen, with the entire procurement process adhering to essential timelines, including a tender submission deadline set for 24th February 2025 at 17:00. The contract was awarded to Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd, indicating the completion stage of this service-oriented procurement.

This procurement offers substantial business opportunities, particularly for large-scale service providers in the education and childcare industry. The open nature of the process underlines an inclusive opportunity for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive childcare and educational services. Companies with experience and expertise in managing pre-school services and capable of maintaining high service quality standards are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The requirement for an initial annual rental valuation and consideration for community benefits indicates potential for long-term engagement and impact, fostering both business growth and community development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Nursery Services

Notice Description

The University requires the provision of high quality and comprehensive pre-school education and childcare services for children of staff and students of RGU ("RGU Children") and the public ("Community Children") at the Treehouse Nursery, Garthdee (the "Services").

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University requires the provision of high quality and comprehensive pre-school education and childcare services for children of staff and students of RGU ("RGU Children") and the public ("Community Children") at the Treehouse Nursery, Garthdee (the "Services"). The Nursery is a modern, purpose-built nursery within the University's Garthdee campus. There are two large enclosed garden areas with a good off-road drop off / collection area for parents. Children have access to four playrooms and a large communal area used by all ages. The Nursery is within easy access to the University campus grounds, University sports centre, local schools and amenities such as the library, community centre and various parks.. The contract does not incur any direct expenditure by Robert Gordon University. Service costs are met through fees paid by nursery users, including staff, students, and members of the wider community.

Renewal: The contract period may be extended up to 4 years at the university's discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000787137
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559752
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Robert Gordon University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB10 7FY
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
Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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