--- title: "Market Research - Early Years Provision Construction Projects" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000500069" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000500069" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000500069.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000500069.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2017-06-14" --- # Market Research - Early Years Provision Construction Projects Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000500069 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000500069) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000500069.json) ## Summary East Ayrshire Council is embarking on a tender process titled "Market Research - Early Years Provision Construction Projects", aimed at enhancing free early learning and childcare provision in the region. This initiative is part of a broader commitment by the Scottish Government to provide 1140 hours of free childcare annually for eligible children by 2020. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a set budget ranging from GBP 500,000 to GBP 5 million for various construction projects, including new builds and refurbishments. Interested contractors must submit their completed questionnaires by close of business on Friday, 23rd June 2017, as consultations are set to occur between 1st and 21st July 2017 in Kilmarnock. The anticipated development period for these projects will commence in January 2018 and conclude by August 2020. This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the construction and early education sectors, particularly those experienced in delivering educational facilities. Companies engaging in public works, including general contractors, builders, and consultancy firms that specialise in procurement and construction methods, would find this tender particularly relevant. By participating in this process, businesses can not only contribute to a significant government initiative but can also potentially secure lucrative contracts that may enhance their portfolio and reputation in the industry. ## Notice The Scottish Government has pledged to increase the provision of free early learning and childcare provision to 1140 hours per year by 2020, for children who are 3 or 4 years old through the Children & Young People's Act 2014. East Ayrshire Council are intending to carrying out market intelligence with suitably experienced contractors, consulting on the benefits of different procurement & construction methods available to deliver a number of individual projects in order to meet the demands of the above pledge. The projects may range from new builds to refurbishment of existing and have a value of GBP 500,000 - GBP 5m with development required from January 2018 with completion by August 2020. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Government has pledged to increase the provision of free early learning and childcare provision to 1140 hours per year by 2020, for children who are 3 or 4 years old through the Children & Young People's Act 2014. East Ayrshire Council are intending to carrying out market intelligence with suitably experienced contractors, consulting on the benefits of different procurement & construction methods available to deliver a number of individual projects in order to meet the demands of the above pledge. The projects may range from new builds to refurbishment of existing and have a value of GBP 500,000 - GBP 5m with development required from January 2018 with completion by August 2020. Contractors are invited to apply through the portal by completing the attached questionnaire and returning it to david.shields@east-ayrshire.gov.uk. No additional marketing material will be accepted at this stage. The closing date for return of questionnaires is close of business, Friday 23rd June 2017. The Council shall then review the returns and select a shortlist covering a variety of methods. Consultations are anticipated to take place between 1st and 21st July 2017 at the Councils offices in Kilmarnock. Please be advised that due to the size of the response anticipated that unsuccessful companies will not hear back. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN286223 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Dec 2017 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | KILMARNOCK | | Post town | Kilmarnock | | Postcode | KA3 7BU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | | Local authority | East Ayrshire | | Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford | | Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun | | Delivery location | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research ## Release History - 14 Jun 2017 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN286223 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN286223&idx=1 14th June 2017 - Market Research Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN286223 Market Research - Early Years Provision Construction Projects - The Scottish Government has pledged to increase the provision of free early learning and childcare provision to 1140 hours per year by 2020, for children who are 3 or 4 years old through the Children & Young People's Act 2014. East Ayrshire Council are intending to carrying out market intelligence with suitably experienced contractors, consulting on the benefits of different procurement & construction methods available to deliver a number of individual projects in order to meet the demands of the above pledge. The projects may range from new builds to refurbishment of existing and have a value of GBP 500,000 - GBP 5m with development required from January 2018 with completion by August 2020. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=500069 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000500069 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000500069. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000500069.json.