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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRANSPORT (ACTING THROUGH THE DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY (DVLA))"
published: "2020-04-09"
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# Provision of Nursery and Daycare Services

Buyer: SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRANSPORT (ACTING THROUGH THE DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY (DVLA))  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8538c6b7-f3ea-48a4-82c9-3d1f3f2f8c20

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## Summary

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), part of the Department for Transport, is currently seeking expressions of interest for the provision of Nursery and Daycare Services. This tender falls under the child daycare services industry and is based in Swansea, Wales. The tender period is open until 30 September 2020, and the contract is anticipated to commence on 30 January 2021, lasting for five years with the possibility of a one-year extension. Interested businesses were initially invited to attend a supplier day on 27 April 2020; however, this has now been postponed due to COVID-19. The estimated income for the project is £500,000 per year with further growth potential.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the childcare sector, particularly SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) that can demonstrate capability in managing nursery and play scheme services. Companies that can operate within the stipulated operational requirements set by DVLA and ensure quality service delivery will be well-placed to compete. The nursery facility already holds a BREEAM Excellent status and caters to 121 children, indicating a robust operational framework, thus attracting businesses familiar with similar standards and practices in the childcare industry.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Additional Information Instead of: The purpose of this prior information notice (PIN) is to forewarn interested service providers of this requirement and highlight that we plan to hold a supplier day for the purpose of pre market engagement and to enable DVLA to describe and develop our proposed requirements, along with the opportunity for service providers to have bespoke 1-2-1 sessions. The supplier day has been scheduled for Monday 27 April 2020 and will be held at the Richard Ley Development Centre, Upper Fforest Way, Swansea Vale, SA7 0AN. Interested service providers must express their interest via email to the named contact point in section I.1) above by Friday 27 March 2020 quoting reference PS/20/23 - Provision of a Nursery and Day Care Services. When confirming your interest in attending the supplier day, please also indicate if you would like to book a one-to-one session. Read: In response to the Government's guidance in respect of COVID 19, DVLA have assessed the impact of these changes in relation to this procurement for provision of Nursery Services and as a consequence, we have decided to postpone the supplier day due to be held on the 27 April 2020. DVLA will continue to monitor the situation and further communications will follow. Apologies for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your interest, understanding and patience, during these challenging times. DVLA requires expressions of interest for the provision of a nursery and play scheme service. The nursery facility has a maximum capacity for 121 children and holds a BREEME excellent status. Estimated income is 500 000 GBP per annum with potential for growth. The service provider will operate the contract on behalf of DVLA and will be accountable to DVLA for the operation of the service within the terms of the operational requirement. The contract will be let for 5 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87577d0a-4f69-4e74-9318-8950e8fa1bf7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2021 - 29 Jan 2026 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRANSPORT (ACTING THROUGH THE DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY (DVLA)) |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA6 7JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Mynydd-bach |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312110 - Child daycare services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2020 at 11:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87577d0a-4f69-4e74-9318-8950e8fa1bf7
- 13 Mar 2020 at 12:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87577d0a-4f69-4e74-9318-8950e8fa1bf7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87577d0a-4f69-4e74-9318-8950e8fa1bf7
  9th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=479847567
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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