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title: "Springholm Primary School Nursery License"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000648793"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-01-30"
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# Springholm Primary School Nursery License

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000648793

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## Summary

The Dumfries and Galloway Council has issued a tender for the "Springholm Primary School Nursery License" in the services sector. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with a closing date for submissions on 27th February 2024. The opportunity is located in the Dumfries region, UK, and aims to provide 1140 hours of outdoor nursery services. The buyer's contact details are available on the council's website for further enquiries.

This tender presents an opportunity for experienced providers of Early Learning and Childcare to lease premises at Springholm Primary School. Qualified businesses with expertise in delivering high-quality play experiences for children with a focus on STEM in outdoor settings are well-suited to compete. The partnership with the primary school is essential for meeting the standards set out by "Funding Follows the Child" and "The National standard for Early Learning and Childcare." Interested businesses should consider the submission deadline and criteria outlined in the tender documents for successful participation.

## Notice

Dumfries and Galloway Council are developing an Outdoor Nursery based at Springholm Primary School which will contribute to the provision of 1140 hours in the Castle Douglas cluster area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council are seeking to license the premises to an experienced provider of Early Learning and Childcare with the appropriate qualifications and experience to support high quality play experiences for children with a focus on STEM in outdoor environments and which supports children's curiosity, creativity, and problem solving. The provider will be expected to work in close partnership with the primary school and adhere to all criteria set out in Funding Follows the Child and The National standard for Early Learning and Childcare.

Renewal: The initial contract will be for four years with the option of one two-year extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497496 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2021 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | DUMFRIES SHERRIFF COURT |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 2HP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80110000 - Pre-school education services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497496
- 25 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410403

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410403
  Springholm Primary Outdoor Nursery Lease - Dumfries and Galloway Council are developing an Outdoor Nursery based at Springholm Primary School which will contribute to the provision of 1140 hours in the Castle Douglas cluster area.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497496
  Springholm Primary School Nursery License - Dumfries and Galloway Council are developing an Outdoor Nursery based at Springholm Primary School which will contribute to the provision of 1140 hours in the Castle Douglas cluster area.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000648793
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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