--- title: "Childcare Development and Sustainability Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d0defc0f-3bbf-4072-a944-b5a175d8037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d0defc0f-3bbf-4072-a944-b5a175d8037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d0defc0f-3bbf-4072-a944-b5a175d8037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d0defc0f-3bbf-4072-a944-b5a175d8037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-02-08" --- # Childcare Development and Sustainability Service Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0defc0f-3bbf-4072-a944-b5a175d8037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d0defc0f-3bbf-4072-a944-b5a175d8037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d0defc0f-3bbf-4072-a944-b5a175d8037b.json) ## Summary Bristol City Council is initiating a procurement process for the "Childcare Development and Sustainability Service," aimed at enhancing childcare provision in the South West of the United Kingdom. This process is currently in the planning stage, with a market engagement notice published on 8th February 2021, and a deadline for engagement responses set for 10th March 2021. The proposed contract period is two years, commencing on 1st January 2022, with a total budget of £610,000, which includes an initial year and a potential extension. This service falls under the education and training services category. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in childcare services, early years education, and community support initiatives. Companies of various sizes, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to engage in this process. By demonstrating relevant experience and capabilities, these businesses can position themselves competitively for a contract that not only supports the local community but also contributes to their growth and sustainability. ## Notice The Childcare Development and Sustainability Service aims to improve outcomes for families, children and young people through access to high quality, sustainable and affordable childcare provision, and through supporting the council to meet its statutory duty to secure sufficient childcare for working parents. These are achieved through the following key priorities: * Development of new childcare provision * Sustainability of childcare provision * Quality improvement of childcare provision The Council wishes to test the level of market interest in such a service before commencing any procurement process. The proposed contract period will be for two years (an initial one year duration with the option for a further one year extension). It is anticipated that the contract will begin on 1st January 2022, with a proposed maximum contract value of PS610,000 (PS305,000 per year). The level of interest shown in this opportunity will inform consideration of possible procurement routes for this service. Should the service be procured through a tender process, this would likely be launched in July 2021. The service set out in the draft commissioning strategy may be subject to change pending the result of this pre-market engagement notice and wider consultations. Should the service be commissioned through a tender process, the final specification will be included in any tender documents. If your organisation has an interest in providing this service, and believes it has the relevant experience or expertise to achieve the outcomes set out above, please complete the form below. Please note, any answers given will solely be used to gauge market interest, they will not be considered as part of any future tender process. To express an interest follow this link - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b2cb007f-1162-eb11-8106-005056b64545 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf7593b8-d9fe-4716-acda-f98e549c7119 | | 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 | 8 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 Mar 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £610,000 | | 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 | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS3 9FS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Bedminster | | Westminster constituency | Bristol South | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 8 Feb 2021 at 13:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf7593b8-d9fe-4716-acda-f98e549c7119 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf7593b8-d9fe-4716-acda-f98e549c7119 8th February 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b2cb007f-1162-eb11-8106-005056b64545 - https://www.bristol.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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