--- title: "Tender Opportunity for Qualified Nursery Operator" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4a9956b0-5764-48e6-86a8-ef6161a55f84" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4a9956b0-5764-48e6-86a8-ef6161a55f84" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a9956b0-5764-48e6-86a8-ef6161a55f84.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a9956b0-5764-48e6-86a8-ef6161a55f84.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COTTENHAM PARISH COUNCIL" published: "2020-09-17" --- # Tender Opportunity for Qualified Nursery Operator Buyer: COTTENHAM PARISH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a9956b0-5764-48e6-86a8-ef6161a55f84 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4a9956b0-5764-48e6-86a8-ef6161a55f84) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a9956b0-5764-48e6-86a8-ef6161a55f84.json) ## Summary Cottenham Parish Council in Cambridgeshire is seeking a qualified nursery operator for their newly constructed Early Years Nursery, which is set to provide care for up to 50 children aged 0 to 5 years. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with a submission deadline for interested parties on 18th October 2020. The nursery will operate from 6.30am to 7pm on weekdays and 6.30am to noon on Saturdays. Selection of operators is anticipated in Q4 of 2020, with services expected to commence in February 2021. The procurement is classified under pre-school education services and the total estimated value is £20,000 for this project. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in early years education or childcare services. Companies with a proven track record and relevant qualifications are encouraged to apply, especially small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The selective procurement method indicates competition, allowing companies to demonstrate their experience and financial viability to capture this lucrative contract. Interested businesses should prepare by compiling their documentation, including three years of accounts and an Ofsted history, to ensure they can respond promptly to the invitation to tender. ## Notice Cottenham Parish Council in Cambridgeshire is currently constructing a purpose-built Early Years Nursery adjacent to the new Village Hall on the main Recreation Ground. The Nursery has planning permission to operate from 6.30am to 7pm on weekdays and 6.30am to noon on Saturdays and will provide all year round care for up to 50 children from 0 to 5 years old with segregated provision for 0 to 2, 3 to 4, and 4 to 5 year olds. Operators with suitable business and educational experience are invited to express interest in entering a commercial relationship with the Parish Council and Cambridgeshire County Council (including statutory provision of up to 42 "free" places). To express interest, please reply to this posting by email as soon as possible, including a summary of your experience and 3 years of accounts and Ofsted history. Invitations to Tender will be sent to qualifying bidders. The deadline for bid submission is 18th October 2020. Operator selection is anticipated during 2020 Q4 with operation anticipated from February 2021. Contact BOTH Clerk@cottenhampc.org.uk AND Cllr.Morris@cottenhampc.org.uk" ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bad91a43-6994-4772-aad8-9d8d39fdfd41 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Feb 2021 - 31 Dec 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | 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 Sep 2020 at 14:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bad91a43-6994-4772-aad8-9d8d39fdfd41 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bad91a43-6994-4772-aad8-9d8d39fdfd41 17th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a141fa6b-b631-4188-be64-b271bb2e6ddf Architect's impression Nursery ## Notice URLs - http://www.cottenhampc.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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