Scope
Reference
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Description
Swindon Borough Council invites you to contribute to preliminary market engagement in relation to the commissioning of an Early Years specialist nursery and would welcome the views of suppliers on the questions set out in the questionnaire. The intention is to invite supplier feedback to help shape the final specification and commercial model to ensure the tender delivers the optimum outcomes for the Council.
Swindon Borough Council are seeking to provide a specialist nursery for children who are SEND and have complex needs. The service would operate all year round and be open from 8.00am to 6.00pm. The estimated contract spend is £191,000 per annum, and is expected to commence at the start of September 2026 for a minimum of 3 years with the possible extension of 2 years.
Total value (estimated)
- £995,000 excluding VAT
- £995,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029
- Possible extension to 31 August 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
Contract locations
- UKK14 - Swindon
Engagement
Engagement deadline
29 September 2025
Engagement process description
To participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the Preliminary Market Engagement documents.
Responses to the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire are required to be submitted no later than 29th September 2025, 12:00hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Swindon Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNPT-6195-XDWV
Swindon Borough Council, Civic Offices, Euclid Street
Swindon
SN1 2JH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Ms Jessica Reay-Jones
Email: JReayJones@swindon.gov.uk
Website: http://www.swindon.gov.uk
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government