Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Aberdeen City Council
Woodhill House, Westburn Road
Aberdeen
AB16 5GB
SocialCareCPSS@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1467538552
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00231
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
ELC Concession - Tillydrone and Cummings Park Nurseries - Aberdeen City
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Aberdeen City Council seek to appoint an ELC provider/concessionaire to deliver funded ELC to 2–5 year-old children within each of two Council owned purpose-built nursery settings. The provider will also be eligible to provide wrap around care to children and families, where parents and carers chose to purchase further hours in addition to the funded hours.
The two premises are as follows:
1.Tillydrone Nursery, Gort Road, Tillydrone, Aberdeen, AB24 2YS
-Gross internal area of 457.3 square metres
-One room
-The nursery will accommodate a total of 56 children at any one time.
- Concession fees: year 1 - minimum fee of GBP10,000; year 2 onwards - minimum fee of GBP10,000 or 5% of the turnover, whichever is the higher.
2.Cummings Park Nursery, Cummings Park Crescent, Northfield, Aberdeen, AB16 7AS.
-Gross internal area of 537.4 square metres
-Two rooms
-The nursery will accommodate a total of 80 children at any one time.
- Concession fees: year 1 - GBP15,000; year 2 onwards - minimum fee of GBP15,000 or 5% of the turnover, whichever is the higher
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £6,984,096
two.1.6) Information about lots
This concession is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £6,984,096
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
ELC Concession - Tillydrone Nursery
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Main site or place of performance
Tillydrone Nursery, Gort Road, Tillydrone, Aberdeen, AB24 2YS
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Aberdeen City Council seek to appoint an ELC provider/concessionaire to deliver funded ELC to 2–5 year-old children, within two Council owned purpose-built nursery settings. The provider will also be eligible to provide wrap around care to children and families, where parents and carers chose to purchase further hours in addition to the funded hours.
The ELC Expansion capital programme has established new nursery facilities within the Tillydrone area of Aberdeen. The newly built nursery is fit for purpose high quality and have impactful learning environments. The provider will deliver the service in the setting(s) and will provide funded placements for eligible pre-school children.
The nursery has a gross internal area of 457.3 square metres
and will accommodate a total of 56 children at any one time.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Concession is awarded on the basis of the criteria described below:
- Criterion: Quality
two.2.7) Duration of the concession
Duration in months
48
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The initial contract period will be for 4 years, plus 4 optional 12 month extensions. The duration of the contract is 4+4 years.
The estimated contract value is based on the income/turnover for 4 years (per child per funded hours) assuming full occupancy, delivering funded places to all eligible children over all year period (excluding 2 weeks at Christmas).
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
ELC Concession - Cummings Park Nursery, Northfield
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Main site or place of performance
Cummings Park Nursery, Cummings Park Crescent, Northfield, Aberdeen, AB16 7AS.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Aberdeen City Council seek to appoint an ELC provider/concessionaire to deliver funded ELC to 2–5 year-old children, within two Council owned purpose-built nursery settings. The provider will also be eligible to provide wrap around care to children and families, where parents and carers chose to purchase further hours in addition to the funded hours.
The ELC Expansion capital programme has established new nursery facilities within the Northfield area of Aberdeen. The newly built nursery is fit for purpose high quality and have impactful learning environments. The provider will deliver the service in the setting and will provide funded placements for eligible pre-school children.
The nursery has a gross internal area of 537.4 square metres
and will accommodate a total of 80 children at any one time.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Concession is awarded on the basis of the criteria described below:
- Criterion: Quality
two.2.7) Duration of the concession
Duration in months
48
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The initial contract period will be for 4 years, plus 4 optional 12 month extensions. The duration of the contract is 4+4 years.
The estimated contract value is based on the income/turnover for 4 years (per child per funded hours) assuming full occupancy, delivering funded places to all eligible children over all year period (excluding 2 weeks at Christmas).
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Form of procedure
Award procedure with prior publication of a concession notice
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-014911
Section five. Award of concession
Lot No
1
Title
ELC Concession - Tillydrone Nursery
A concession/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of concession
five.2.1) Date of concession award decision
15 December 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The concession has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the concessionaire
Flexible Childcare Services Scotland
2 York Place
Edinburgh
EH1 3EP
Telephone
+44 7776683517
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of concession and main financing terms (excluding VAT)
Total value of the concession/lot: £2,876,448
Any other details relevant to the value of the concession
Total final value is estimated for the initial 4 year term. Concession Fees as follows: Year 1 - GBP10,000; Year 2 onwards - Minimum fee of GBP10,000 or 5% of the turnover, whichever is the higher.
Section five. Award of concession
Lot No
2
Title
ELC Concession - Cummings Park Nursery, Northfield
A concession/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of concession
five.2.1) Date of concession award decision
15 December 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The concession has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the concessionaire
Flexible Childcare Services Scotland
2 York Place
Edinburgh
EH1 3EP
Telephone
+44 7776683517
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of concession and main financing terms (excluding VAT)
Total value of the concession/lot: £410,648
Any other details relevant to the value of the concession
Total final value is estimated for the initial 4 year term. Concession Fees as follows: Year 1 - GBP15,000; Year 2 onwards - Minimum fee of GBP15,000 or 5% of the turnover, whichever is the higher.
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Assessment criteria:
Please note that tender bids will be evaluated 100% on quality. Further information will be available in the tender documents on PCST.
Additional charges:
Cyclical inspection and maintenance will by carried out by the Council and charged to the provider.
Premises Insurance; Loss of Rent Insurance; and insurance against property owners liability in respect of the Property will be arranged by the Council and recharged to the provider.
Estimated premiums for year 1 for the two nurseries are as follows:
Tillydrone - GBP1155.44
Northfield - GBP1335.62
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Aberdeen Sheriff Court
Castle Street
Aberdeen
AB10 1WP
Telephone
+44 1224657200
Country
United Kingdom