Scope
Description
The London Borough of Bromley (LBB) is undertaking a market engagement exercise to assess external interest in operating its council-run nursery, Community Vision Nursery.
Early Years providers are invited to participate in an engagement event via the Council's ProContract portal week commencing 3 November 2025. This exercise will help inform the Council's approach to potentially outsourcing the nursery's management and service delivery.
Details of the engagement and how to participate will be available on the ProContract portal from 03/11/2025.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2031
- Possible extension to 31 January 2033
- 7 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
Contract locations
- UKI61 - Bromley
Engagement
Engagement deadline
21 November 2025
Engagement process description
The London Borough of Bromley is seeking Early Years providers to engage in a market testing exercise regarding the future operation of Community Vision Nursery.
Providers are invited to participate in this engagement through the council ProContract e-tendering portal. The engagement period will run from 3 November 2025 to 21 November 2025. During this period, suppliers will be able to review background information and submit their feedback directly via the portal
Any Clarification on this process should be submitted through ProContract before the closing date.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 December 2025
Procedure
Special regime
- Concession
- Light touch
Contracting authority
London Borough of Bromley
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBBG-1282-YCXD
Bromley Civic Centre, Churchill Court, 2 Westmoreland Road
Bromley
BR1 1AD
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@bromley.gov.uk
Region: UKI61 - Bromley
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government