--- title: "University of York - Construction of a New Nursery Building" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032d5b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032d5b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032d5b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032d5b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF YORK" published: "2022-04-13" --- # University of York - Construction of a New Nursery Building Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF YORK Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032d5b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032d5b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032d5b.json) ## Summary The University of York is currently engaged in a tender process for the construction of a new nursery building at its York Campus East, with a budget of £4.5 million. This project falls under the construction industry and aims to provide high-quality childcare facilities while adhering to educational guidelines set forth by Ofsted and the Department for Education. Key dates in the procurement timeline include the publishing of contract documents on 14th April 2022, the submission deadline for selection questionnaires on 16th May 2022, and the intended award decision slated for 25th June 2022. The procurement will adopt a restricted procedure, seeking expressions of interest before inviting tenders. This tender presents significant opportunities for construction firms, especially those with experience in educational building projects and nursery facilities. Companies that specialise in sustainable building practices and are capable of working in compliance with Ofsted regulations will find this contract particularly suitable. Additionally, businesses providing landscaping and playground equipment could also see potential growth avenues, given the nursery's focus on outdoor learning and play spaces. ## Notice The University of York wishes to appoint a suitable contractor to construct its new nursery building to be located at its York campus. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University of York ("the University") wishes to appoint a suitable contractor ("the Contractor") to construct its new Nursery facility to be located at the University's Campus East location. The projects principle aim is to provide a new nursery setting that is in keeping with Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills), EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) and DfE (Department for Education) guidelines. It is hoped that the new Nursery will help the maintain the "Good" rating currently held by the University Nursery team, and allow the Nursery to go for an "excellent" rating in the future. The new Nursery shall accommodate 94 nursery spaces, and will incorporate a flexible use space that will have potential to develop a Creche facility. The Nursery shall also take into account the proposed change in how the setting is catered for (move away from food being prepped by a third party and just warmed up on site) with the provision of a more substantial kitchen. The University nursery reflects the strategic commitment of the University of York towards providing childcare for the University itself and its wider community. It provides a high quality service that echoes the values of the University and this is due to the highly qualified and professional staffing group. The successful Contractor shall provide a new contemporary Nursery that will sit seamlessly within the existing landscape. The setting itself will provide ample indoor and outdoor play spaces, the transition between these spaces will be designed to be safe and where possible barrier free. The new setting will make use of the woodland nearby providing opportunities for outdoor learning and experience of the natural environment. The aims of the Nursery shall be: (a) To provide support and a framework so that the needs of the University community with regard to preschool age children are met; (b) To advance the education of children below compulsory school age by providing a safe, satisfying and developmentally appropriate curriculum in which parents are encouraged to take part. (c) To comply with OFSTED regulations in providing the above services. (d) A highly sustainable building constructed to achieve 2030 carbon neutral targets. Pre-pandemic, a range of options were explored and approval was gained to build a new Nursery on Campus East with funding of PS4.5m for construction. The University shall follow the Restricted procedure with expressions of interest sought before inviting tenders. Tenders shall be single stage, with the Contractor appointed following a Traditional procurement using the JCT Standard Building Contract form of contact with University amendments. The key dates for the procurement are proposed as follows: Publish contract notice and procurement documents: 14th April 22 Deadline for the return of completed Selection Questionnaires: 16th May 22 Selection Questionnaire evaluation and shortlising of bidders: by the 30th May 22 Invitation to tender period (6 weeks): from 30th May through to the 11th June 22 Award decision: 25th June 22 Please note that the full planning application will have a 13 week determination period, this coupled with the production time required for the application information the scheme will not have full planning approval until August 2022. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009918-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 16 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,500,000 | | Lots value | £4,500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF YORK | | Locality | YORK | | Post town | York | | Postcode | YO10 5DD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE21 York | | Local authority | York | | Electoral ward | Hull Road | | Westminster constituency | York Central | | Delivery location | TLE21 York | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 37535200 - Playground equipment - 45000000 - Construction work - 45112700 - Landscaping work - 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds - 45214100 - Construction work for kindergarten buildings - 45214210 - Primary school construction work - 45300000 - Building installation work - 45400000 - Building completion work ## Release History - 13 Apr 2022 at 13:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009918-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.york.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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