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title: "Nursery Operator 2020/1"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "COTTENHAM PARISH COUNCIL"
published: "2020-06-17"
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# Nursery Operator 2020/1

Buyer: COTTENHAM PARISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4692b6ae-229b-4ca1-a4ff-b0babcbe0bf4

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## Summary

The Cottenham Parish Council in Cambridgeshire is seeking an operator for the "Nursery Operator 2020/1" contract as part of their initiative to construct a purpose-built Early Years Nursery for children aged 0 to 5 years. The current stage of procurement is planning, with an engagement end date set for 17th July 2020. Interested parties must respond to express their interest, providing relevant experience and financial documentation. The planned operation of the nursery is anticipated to commence in January 2021, and the provider will be expected to operate within specified hours throughout the week.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in early years education and childcare services, particularly those with established experience and positive Ofsted ratings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their involvement can enhance service delivery within the community. This project is not only vital for local childcare provisions but could also bolster the winning provider's reputation and market position through a long-term contract with the parish council.

## Notice

Cottenham Parish Council in Cambridgeshire is currently constructing a purpose-built Early Years Nursery to care all year round for children from 0 to 5 years old with segregated provision for 0 to 2, 3 to 4, and 4 to 5 year olds. The Nursery has planning permission to operate from 6.30am to 7pm on weekdays and 6.30am to noon on Saturdays. Operators with suitable business and educational experience are invited to express interest in entering a commercial relationship with the Parish Council and County Council (for statutory provision of 42 "free" places). To express interest, please reply to this posting, including a summary of your experience and 3 years of accounts and Ofsted history. Operator selection is anticipated during 2020 Q3 with operation anticipated from January 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4ef95a1-2f2a-4bc0-b42d-d34114e9c935 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Jul 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COTTENHAM PARISH COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB24 8RZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Cottenham |
| Westminster constituency | Ely and East Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80110000 - Pre-school education services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2020 at 14:33 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4ef95a1-2f2a-4bc0-b42d-d34114e9c935

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4ef95a1-2f2a-4bc0-b42d-d34114e9c935
  17th June 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cottenhampc.org.uk

## Provenance

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