Community Vision Nursery Pre-Market Engagement March 2026
Description: The London Borough of Bromley is seeking views of potential providers regarding the future operation of Community Vision Nursery, currently managed by the Council. Community Vision Nursery is located in Penge and shares its site with the Community Vision Children and Family Centre. The nursery has its own independent access and can operate as a self-contained facility. The nursery is registered for 55 children across age groups under two, two, three, and four years old. Staffing details include 19 permanent staff posts, 9 bank staff, 2 agency staff, totalling 18.50 FTE. Out of the 19 permanent posts there are 8 vacant posts. It is worth noting that there are current recruitment processes for additional 3 full time nursery practitioners and 4 bank staff via agency. The nursery has (read more...)
Summary: The London Borough of Bromley is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at outsourcing the management of the Community Vision Nursery located in Penge. The nursery provides pre-school education services and operates as an independent facility on the grounds of the Community Vision Children and Family Centre. This pre-market engagement invites potential providers to offer their feedback from 16 March to 27 March 2026, as the borough assesses market capacity before potentially entering a concession contract starting in September 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to contact the borough via email for questionnaire access, with feedback anticipated to inform the procurement process expected to commence in summer 2026.