Request for Expressions of Interest - A Private Operator to Run an Early Childhood Development Centre

Starting September 16, 2014 - Ending September 16, 2015 Expired

Assignment Title: OPERATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GHANA EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND CARE CENTRE

Reference No. : UG-VH/EOI/01/2014

 

The University of Ghana, in recognizing the importance of exposing children to experiences that help them develop a solid foundation for learning and development through a “creative curriculum”, has put up a “Facility” to be used as an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Centre. This Centre is to cater primarily for the needs of University of Ghana staff and students. This is to enable the staff and students have the assurance of obtaining excellent care for their children and wards, whilst allowing them the freedom to engage in their daily schedules. The Centre is located close to the Link Gate of the University of Ghana, on the road approaching GIMPA.

 

The University of Ghana would want to engage a private operator to manage this facility as a self-financing and self-sustaining enterprise. The Operator will take up the physical structure and operate it on a partnership basis to be developed. The Operator should have experience in Early Childhood Education or Basic Education.

 

The operator’s services(“the Services”) shall include the following:

  • To provide early childhood learning experiences and care for children of staff and mature students of the University of Ghana on two levels; 
    • Care in the early years (6months-2 years) and
    • Early Childhood Education (2-4 years)
  • To provide short stay care (i.e. a few hours, 1 day, few weeks or as requested by parents).
  • To implement programs in line with the Ministry of Education guidelines recommended for Healthy Child Development and Care of Young Children.

 

The assignment is expected to commence in January 2015 and would carry on over a period of 3 years at the initial stage and will be renewable based on good performance.

 

The University of Ghana now invites private Operators experienced in the management and operation of an early childhood development centre, popularly referred to as “Creche” to indicate their interest in operating the Centre.

 

A private Operator will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663) of the Republic of Ghana.

 

Eligible Operators must submit Expressions of Interest indicating the following:

  • Curriculum Vitae / Company Profile indicating knowledge in this kind of field.
  • A demonstration that the Operator has managed or worked in a senior capacity, a facility of the same or bigger magnitude for a minimum of 5 years.
  • A two-page brief on the approach to be adopted in the operation of the centre.
  • Evidence of financial capability of Operator to put in the needed facilities, logistics and working capital for a healthy and child-friendly environment.

 

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 0900 to 1700 hours GMT from Monday to Friday:

 

The Head,
Procurement Unit,
Physical Development and Municipal Services Directorate Yard
University of Ghana
Next to the Fire Service Station
Legon
Accra Tel: +233-302-501380
+233-544-347976
E-mail: procurement@ug.edu.gh Visit www.ug.edu.gh for more information

 

Expressions of Interest must be delivered in a written form to the address above by17.00 hours GMT on Tuesday, October 7th, 2014.