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title: "Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust call for expression of interest in providing an onsite staff nursery facility"
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# Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust call for expression of interest in providing an onsite staff nursery facility

Buyer: GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ff03002-fced-4052-a0e0-a762bb3f3699

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## Summary

The Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is inviting expressions of interest from qualified providers to establish and operate an onsite staff nursery at the Darent Valley Hospital site, focusing on pre-school education services. The tender was published on 23 August 2019, with a deadline for submissions on 20 September 2019. This initiative aims to support approximately 2,500 hospital staff, creating facilities that cater for children aged 3 months to 5 years, including after-school and holiday clubs. The contract period is set to commence on 1 September 2020 and will run until 31 August 2023, located in London, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for nursery providers interested in delivering childcare services within a healthcare environment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in education or childcare services would be well-positioned to compete. Interested parties are encouraged to collaborate with the Trust to discuss various funding options and service scopes, which could include both new build projects and adaptations of existing facilities.

## Notice

The Trust is looking for a commercial partner to develop and operate a Nursery at the Darent Valley Hospital site and is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified and experienced Nursery providers . The Trust will take guidance and advice on the range and scope of services provided by the Nursery provider, however, as a guide, the following scope is being considered: -Children of the Hospital staff from 3 months to 5 years, -After school club, -Holiday clubs, -Either new build or adaption of Trust facilities (Funding options to be determined following discussions with providers) -Provision of outdoor garden area and play facilities -Other relevant options as raised with interested parties The Trust has approximately 2500 staff working at the Darent Valley site and is keen to provide a Nursery, on the hospital site, for its staff. Further information on the Trust can be found at: www.dgt.nhs.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0374ca10-1680-4a2f-a36f-74f4b2de686a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| 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 | GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80110000 - Pre-school education services

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2019 at 11:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0374ca10-1680-4a2f-a36f-74f4b2de686a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0374ca10-1680-4a2f-a36f-74f4b2de686a
  23rd August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Pre-school-education-services./J369V8S765
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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