A new nursery could open at the Key Centre in Frome as the town council looks for a childcare provider to run the facility.
Frome Town Council is inviting experienced childcare operators to apply to deliver year-round care for children from birth to four years old to meet growing local demand for nursery places in Frome. There is also the possibility of offering wraparound and holiday care for older children.
The nursery would be based in a purpose-built space at the Key Centre, with indoor and outdoor areas, a fitted kitchen, office and toilets. Providers would also be able to access the Key Centre community garden and cabin by arrangement.
Cllr Lisa Merryweather said, “Good Early Years provision provides a crucial foundation for children for their future education and a nurturing safe space for them to learn and grow.
“This is an exciting opportunity to create a new nursery at the heart of the community, making use of the fantastic purpose-built facilities at the Key Centre. We want to hear from ambitious, forward-thinking providers to create this facility for Frome.”
Prospective providers are welcome to visit the Key Centre to view the space; please email keycentre@frometowncouncil.gov.uk to arrange a time. Interested organisations are invited to submit an expression of interest outlining their experience, vision and approach to delivering excellent childcare provision. Shortlisted applicants will then be asked to provide a detailed business plan and present their proposals to a selection panel made up of Frome Town Council staff, councillors and Somerset Council education representatives.
The deadline for submitting an expression of interest is 5pm on Tuesday 14th July. Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 10th August.
For more information and to download an application pack, visit tinyurl.com/ftc-contracts-tenders.
