---
title: "Daycare Provision - Business Opportunity"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0502cd"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LEEDS CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-14"
---

# Daycare Provision - Business Opportunity

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0502cd

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## Summary

Leeds City Council is inviting tenders for the daycare provision at seven Little Owls nurseries, located in Leeds, West Yorkshire. This opportunity is particularly aimed at SMEs and VCSEs, with a preference for providers local to Leeds. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with key deadlines for enquiries by 5th May 2025, and submission of tenders by 16th May 2025. The lease agreement will span at least five years starting from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2030. The process follows an open competition method under the light touch regime due to its below-threshold classification, focused on child daycare services.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the childcare industry, particularly those who are already Ofsted registered. It allows established nursery providers to expand their operations within a supportive framework provided by Leeds City Council. SMEs and VCSEs are especially encouraged to participate, offering them a chance to enhance their market presence and secure long-term contracts in a thriving local community. Ideal candidates are those with experience in running daycare services and a commitment to community involvement in Leeds.

## Notice

A business opportunity to take-up the running of 7 of the current Leeds City Council Little Owls nurseries - available as a going concern, 3 sites maximum per provider. We are looking for current nursery providers, particularly SMEs or VCSEs, to express interest and complete the pre-qualification questionnaire. Lease would be for minimum of 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015073-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2030 |
| 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 | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 1UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312110 - Child daycare services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2025 at 15:13 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015073-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015073-2025
  14th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=92914&B=
- https://www.leeds.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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