--- title: "PURCH2488 Provision of Nursery Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000784573" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784573" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000784573.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000784573.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW" published: "2025-07-07" --- # PURCH2488 Provision of Nursery Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000784573 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784573) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000784573.json) ## Summary The public procurement process, led by the University of Glasgow, involves the award of a contract for the "PURCH2488 Provision of Nursery Services" in Glasgow, focusing on the education industry category. The process utilised a selective procurement method, employing a competitive procedure with negotiation. The contract, valued at £4,000,000, has been awarded to Childcare Scotland Properties Limited, a supplier located in Irvine. The project entails providing a 74-place nursery service, with key operations expected to begin shortly following the contract signing on 3rd July 2025. The tender process has progressed through various stages, culminating in the award, which was primarily assessed based on specified criteria of quality and price, each contributing 40% to the overall evaluation. For businesses specialising in childcare services, this tender is a significant opportunity for business growth and development, especially those that align with the values and strategic objectives of the University. Notably, there are opportunities for businesses that prioritise high-quality services, embody community benefits such as living wages and training opportunities, and showcase a strong commitment to ethical practices and diversity. Childcare providers that match these criteria and possess the necessary economic robustness, including requisite insurance levels and financial stability, would be well-positioned to benefit from such initiatives and establish a continuing partnership with public authorities like the University of Glasgow. ## Notice Award of PURCH2488 Provision of Nursery Services ### Lot Information Lot 1 Award of PURCH2488 Provision of Nursery Services Renewal: 4 years - 2 years fixed term with the option of extending by 2 x 12-month periods. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534030 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £4,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G12 8QQ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Hillhead | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CHILDCARE SCOTLAND PROPERTIES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312110 - Child daycare services ## Release History - 7 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534030 - 29 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519335 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV519335&idx=1 29th November 2024 - PURCH2488 Project Information Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV519335&idx=2 29th November 2024 - PURCH2488 SPD Qualification and Technical Combined - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV519335&idx=3 29th November 2024 - PURCH2488 TUPE Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519335 PURCH2488 Provision of Nursery Services - PURCH2488 Provision of Nursery Services Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534030 PURCH2488 Provision of Nursery Services - Award of PURCH2488 Provision of Nursery Services ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.gla.ac.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784573 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## 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-r6ebe6-0000784573. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000784573.json.