Scope
Reference
CPU5378
Description
This is a light touch special regime concession contract as per Sections 8 and 9 of the Procurement Act 2023. The process used was the Open Procedure as per Section 20 of the Procurement Act 2023.
The Authority awarded contracts for Early Years Provision under a Concession Contract, split into two Lots.
• Lot 1: Early Years Provision at Meadows Family Hub
• Lot 2: Early Years Provision at Broxtowe Family Hub
The Family Hubs purpose is to provide integrated services to support children and families in early years. There are a number of other services such as breast-feeding support, SEND support, domestic abuse support available at the hubs
Suppliers will provide a high-quality childcare service which meets the needs of the local population, giving priority to Children eligible for Early Years Entitlement funding and/or Children in Need and work collaboratively with the other services within the family hubs.
The Supplier will work alongside Nottingham City Council's Early Help Teams, which provide co-ordinated support services built around the needs of children, young people and their families at a local level. Early Help Teams provide effective integrated services that improve outcomes for children, young people and families by:
• Providing better co-ordinated support services built around the needs of children, young people and their families, at a local level.
• Improving access to universal and additional support by direct delivery through integrated teams, including wider partnerships; and
• Providing a wide range of extensive support for children, young people and families with more complex needs through Locality Teams.
The Supplier will deliver childcare services and have an existing OFSTED rating of good or above or, if 'satisfactory', are working at a good or above grade as indicated by the Local Authority Quality Improvement Process.
The Supplier will not receive any income from the Council. The Supplier will have the opportunity to generate income by operating their business from the Council's Family hub, benefitting from rent free provision and close connection to the other Family Hub services. In return, the Supplier will be expected to contribute to the running costs of the building, provide a high-quality childcare service which meets the need of the local population and work collaboratively with the other services within the family hubs. Income will be generated from individual families choosing the service, either utilising the government voucher scheme or paying privately.
The Supplier will provide a OfSTED-registered service for 0-5 year olds.
Contract Term
The Authority has entered into contracts of an initial period of 5 years, with a possible extension period of a further two years. Note the contract will end on the 31 August 2030, even if it starts later than the intended date of 1 September 2025.
Lot 1. Lot 1: Early Years Provision at Meadows Family Hub
Description
The Supplier will be expected to provide a high-quality childcare service which meets the needs of the local population, giving priority to Children eligible for Early Years Entitlement funding and/or Children in Need and work collaboratively with the other services within the Meadows Family Hub.
See Procurement Description in Scope section for more details.
Lot 2. Lot 2: Early Years Provision at Broxtowe Family Hub
Description
The Supplier will be expected to provide a high-quality childcare service which meets the needs of the local population, giving priority to Children eligible for Early Years Entitlement funding and/or Children in Need and work collaboratively with the other services within the Broxtowe Family Hub.
See Procurement Description in Scope section for more details.
Contract 1. CPU5378 - Early Years Provision - Concession Contract - Lot 1
Lots
Lot 1. Lot 1: Early Years Provision at Meadows Family Hub
Supplier
Contract value
- £6,025,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
1 September 2025
Contract dates
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2030
- Possible extension to 31 August 2032
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
The contracts will also have an optional extension period of up to 2 years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 85312110 - Child daycare services
Contract locations
- UKF14 - Nottingham
Signed contract documents
Concession - Management Agreement - Greenfields - Lot 1.pdf
Contract 2. CPU5378 - Early Years Provision - Concession Contract - Lot 2
Lots
Lot 2. Lot 2: Early Years Provision at Broxtowe Family Hub
Supplier
Contract value
- £5,479,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
1 September 2025
Contract dates
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2030
- Possible extension to 31 August 2032
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
The contracts will also have an optional extension period of up to 2 years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 85312110 - Child daycare services
Contract locations
- UKF14 - Nottingham
Signed contract documents
Concession - Management Agreement - Lily - Lot 2.pdf
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
- Concession
- Light touch
Suppliers
LILY & CO LIMITED
- Companies House: 08123348
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTYZ-9279-TNHN
5 Toll Bar Avenue
Nottingham
NG13 0BB
United Kingdom
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. CPU5378 - Early Years Provision - Concession Contract - Lot 2
THE GREENFIELDS CENTRE LIMITED
- Companies House: 02357123
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJDR-4677-RDJP
139 Russell Road
Nottingham
NG7 6GX
United Kingdom
Region: UKF14 - Nottingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. CPU5378 - Early Years Provision - Concession Contract - Lot 1
Contracting authority
Nottingham City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZGG-1891-TDCX
Loxley House, Station Street
Nottingham
NG2 3NG
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Website: http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/
Region: UKF14 - Nottingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government