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title: "Workplace Nursery - Victoria Quay"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000781961"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-08-05"
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# Workplace Nursery - Victoria Quay

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000781961

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## Summary

The Scottish Government initiated an open procurement process for a concession contract titled "Workplace Nursery - Victoria Quay" to provide childcare services for its staff's children at Victoria Quay, Edinburgh. The procurement process reached the award stage by August 2025 but was marked unsuccessful. Initially planned in November 2024, the tender was opened for submissions and concluded in January 2025. This service falls under the 'General public services' industry category, aimed at supporting work-life balance for government employees. The project was to have launched in July 2025 and extended until June 2028, with an option for a one-year renewal.

This procurement opportunity is particularly appealing for businesses experienced in nursery or childcare services, as the provider was expected to manage on-site operations fully. Companies registered with the Care Inspectorate and showcasing a strong track record in similar services could benefit from participating in such tenders. The business potential includes managing a prime childcare service location while engaging in a long-term relationship with a government client, potentially enhancing the service provider's credibility and market presence. Additionally, the requirement to adhere to environmental management standards and prompt payment practices adds appeal for businesses looking to demonstrate sustainability and reliability in their service offerings.

## Notice

A concession contract to provide a workplace nursery for children of Scottish Government staff at Victoria Quay, Edinburgh.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement aims to establish a workplace nursery at Victoria Quay, Edinburgh, to support Scottish Government staff by providing accessible, high-quality childcare on-site. Through a concession contract, where a third-party provider operates the nursery in exchange for the right to deliver services to Scottish Government employees, the goal is to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children. This arrangement allows the provider to manage day-to-day operations while meeting agreed-upon standards, ensuring reliable childcare that enhances staff well-being, promotes work-life balance, and fosters a more family-friendly and supportive workplace culture.

Renewal: The contract may be extended by a further 1 year at the discretion of the Scottish Ministers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536240 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Unsuccessful |
| Lots status | Unsuccessful |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312110 - Child daycare services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536240
- 21 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522201
- 5 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517599

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517599
  Workplace Nursery - Victoria Quay - A concession contract to provide a workplace nursery for children of Scottish Government staff at Victoria Quay, Edinburgh.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522201
  Workplace Nursery - Victoria Quay - A concession contract to provide a workplace nursery for children of Scottish Government staff at Victoria Quay, Edinburgh.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536240
  Workplace Nursery - Victoria Quay - A concession contract to provide a workplace nursery for children of Scottish Government staff at Victoria Quay, Edinburgh.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000781961
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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