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title: "Prior Information Notice - Provision of a Workplace Nursery"
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# Prior Information Notice - Provision of a Workplace Nursery

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9679d057-c7bf-41a9-a4be-21997e8c9829

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory is planning to establish a workplace nursery, titled "Prior Information Notice - Provision of a Workplace Nursery." This procurement falls under the pre-school education services category (CPV code: 80110000) and is located in Teddington, London, United Kingdom. The contract period is set to commence on 30th September 2022 and will run until 30th September 2027. A future notice regarding this tender is expected to be published by 1st February 2022, with the current stage of the procurement being planning.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for nursery providers and businesses specialising in child care services. With a requirement to offer full-time nursery and pre-school care for up to 80 children, this contract is well-suited for experienced suppliers that can provide comprehensive services, including meals and essential supplies. The arrangement also alleviates overhead costs related to property and utilities, making it an attractive venture for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) looking to expand their service offerings in the early years sector.

## Notice

NPL Management Ltd is searching the market for a qualified and experienced nursery provider to manage the establishment and subsequent operation of a workplace nursery. The nursery provider is to provide full time nursery and pre-school care for ages 3 months to 5 years for a maximum of 80 places. To include all meals (on site full kitchen), nappies, wipes, etc. Hours of opening are Monday to Friday 7:45 am to 6:15 pm, 52 weeks of the year (excluding UK Bank Holidays). The nursery provider does not have to pay for the building or building maintenance and utility costs as these costs are paid by the employer. The nursery is registered with Ofsted for the provision of 80 places. Additional information: PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE - Provision of a Workplace Nursery

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f45ea5a-8da9-4b9a-8d1a-5e00b7eefd10 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement 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 | 24 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY |
| Locality | TEDDINGTON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW11 0LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Teddington |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80110000 - Pre-school education services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2021 at 09:56 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f45ea5a-8da9-4b9a-8d1a-5e00b7eefd10

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f45ea5a-8da9-4b9a-8d1a-5e00b7eefd10
  24th September 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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