--- title: "Provision of Nursery Operator Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000784863" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784863" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000784863.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000784863.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-12" --- # Provision of Nursery Operator Services Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000784863 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784863) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000784863.json) ## Summary Orkney Islands Council has initiated a procurement process titled "Provision of Nursery Operator Services" in the general public services category, specifically targeting 0-5 childcare services. The contract is for the operation of a newly built, purpose-built nursery in Kirkwall. This procurement follows a selective, restricted procedure, and key information includes the tender initially published on 11th December 2024, with amendments extending the submission deadline to 24th January 2025. The anticipated completion date for the building phase is the end of March 2025. The contract is set to be a four-year concession contract with the option of four one-year extensions at the discretion of the authority. This tender presents a significant opportunity for nursery service providers to expand their operations within the Orkney Islands. Businesses specialising in early childhood care, particularly those experienced in managing nursery settings, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. It offers the potential to establish a long-term partnership with the local authority, providing essential childcare services and possibly extending service offerings in collaboration with educational institutions like UHI Orkney. Economic operators can leverage this opportunity to gain a stable revenue stream and enhance their market presence in the region, contributing to community development and meeting the childcare needs of local working families. ## Notice Orkney Islands Council seeks submissions from providers / concessionaires who are interested in providing up to 51 places for children aged 0-5 years old, within a newbuild Council owned purpose built nursery setting. 0-5 childcare ### Lot Information Lot 1 Orkney currently has no private or third sector nursery provider. The council has been running a small temporary day care service for children aged 0-3 since August 2021 in an effort to meet the childcare needs of working families. In June 2020, Orkney Islands Council agreed to build a new 51 place 0-5 nursery provision next UHI Orkney in Kirkwall. It was agreed that the running of this provision would be tendered, creating a new opportunity for an interested operator. With the building project entering the next phase, with an anticipated completion of the end of March 2025, the newly built nursery will be, fit for purpose, high quality, and have impactful learning environments. The new service will replace an emergency childcare provision for children aged 0-3 operated by the council out of temporary premises. The provider will deliver the service in the setting and will provide childcare for children aged 0-5 with the option of being in partnership with the Local Authority to provide funded early learning and childcare for eligible children aged 2-5. The services will be registered with the Care Inspectorate as day care of children services. The contract will be a concession contract for a period of four (4) years with the option of four one-year extensions.. The contract will be for an initial 4 yr term with 4 x 12 months extensions available at the sole discretion of the Authority. The estimated value has been updated from original estimate in the Prior Information Notice and now based on existing level of fees for the Authority's interim nursery, however it will be up to individual bidders to decide on fees to be charged upon successful award. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523782 | | Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,452,367 | | Lots value | £6,452,367 | | 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 | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL | | Locality | KIRKWALL | | Post town | Kirkwall | | Postcode | KW15 1NY | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Orkney Islands | | Electoral ward | Kirkwall East | | Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland | | Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80110000 - Pre-school education services - 85312110 - Child daycare services ## Release History - 12 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523782 - 12 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523781 - 13 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521659 - 11 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519988 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC519988&idx=2 11th December 2024 - Site plans of new nursery 2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC519988&idx=3 11th December 2024 - Site plans of new nursery 3 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC519988&idx=4 11th December 2024 - Bidder 'Priority Contract' Climate Change Plan - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC519988&idx=1 11th December 2024 - Site plans of new nursery 1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519988 Provision of Nursery Operator Services - Orkney Islands Council seeks submissions from providers / concessionaires who are interested in providing up to 51 places for children aged 0-5 years old, within a newbuild Council owned purpose built nursery setting. 0-5 childcare - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523782 Provision of Nursery Operator Services - Orkney Islands Council seeks submissions from providers / concessionaires who are interested in providing up to 51 places for children aged 0-5 years old, within a newbuild Council owned purpose built nursery setting. 0-5 childcare - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523781 Provision of Nursery Operator Services - Orkney Islands Council seeks submissions from providers / concessionaires who are interested in providing up to 51 places for children aged 0-5 years old, within a newbuild Council owned purpose built nursery setting. 0-5 childcare ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.orkney.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784863 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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