ABOUT THE COUNCIL:

Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 266,000. The Council is committed to maintaining a high level of customer service to the local community.

Northern Beaches Council is working closely with the community to build strategies that enhance our quality of life, promote sustainable development and protect our environment.

SERVICE REQUIRED:

Northern Beaches Council (Council) invites tenders from experienced childcare operators (the Tenderer) who are interested to lease, fit out and operate the childcare centre at 28 Sloane Crescent, Manly Vale in David Thomas Reserve.

The current DA approves the operation of a childcare centre at 28 Sloane Crescent, Manly Vale with a capacity of 180 places on the site for children aged 0-5 years. The centre features four pre-fabricated modular buildings, that include daycare rooms, meeting rooms, staff respite, food preparation areas, storerooms, toilet facilities, offices and a kitchen.

The centre is situated on approximately 5,519 sqm of land and comprises of the modular buildings described above, playground areas and two carparks - one being reserved for staff members and the other offering 28 car spaces for parent drop off.

Selection Criteria:

All Schedules, Submission of all documentation required for initial cull Pass/Fail:

Schedule F2 Departures and Qualifications, Pass/Fail

Schedule F4 Financial Information, Pass/Fail

Schedule F6 Work Health and Safety, Pass/Fail

Schedule F8 Conflict of Interest and Fair Dealing Declaration, Pass/Fail

Schedule F9 Insurances, Pass/Fail

Schedule 13 Environmental Sustainability and Social Equity, Pass/Fail

Weighted Criteria

Schedule F3 Business Information, Weighted

Schedule F5 Performance Information, Weighted

Schedule F7 Personnel, Weighted

Schedule F10 Business Plan, Weighted

Schedule F11 Financial Offer, Weighted

Schedule F12 Proposed Fit Out Contribution, Weighted

DOCUMENTS:

Full RFT documents are available for download at no cost.

SITE BRIEFING:

A Site briefing will be held on 21 November 2024 from 2 pm. Respondents should ensure they review all documents and understand the scope of work before attending the briefing.

LODGEMENT:

Submissions should be lodged in the electronic tender box or in the physical tender box at Northern Beaches Council, Civic Centre, 725 Pittwater Road, Dee Why, NSW 2099 by the time and date nominated. Late submissions may not be accepted.

ENQUIRIES:

Enquiries should be directed via the online forum