---
title: "Springholm Primary School Nursery License re-tender"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000759375"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-02-29"
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# Springholm Primary School Nursery License re-tender

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000759375

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## Summary

The Dumfries and Galloway Council is conducting an open procurement process for the Springholm Primary School Nursery License re-tender. This opportunity falls under the services category and entails licensing the premises to an experienced provider for early learning and childcare services. The deadline for submissions is April 3, 2024, with the bid opening scheduled for the same day.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the education sector, specifically those with expertise in early learning and childcare services. Companies interested in offering high-quality play experiences for children, focusing on STEM in outdoor environments and fostering curiosity and problem-solving skills, would be well-suited to compete for this contract with the Dumfries and Galloway Council.

## 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=FEB499746 |
| 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 |
| 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
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 85312100 - Daycare services
- 85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people

## Release History

- 29 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499746

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499746
  Springholm Primary School Nursery License re-tender - 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-r6ebe6-0000759375
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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