EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CHILDCARE PROGRAMME BOOKINGS AT RICHHILL RECREATION CENTRE

This Expression of Interest process is to provide an opportunity through an open and fairness process to secure facility time at Richhill Recreation Centre to deliver a registered Childcare afternoon term-time programme [September-June] and summer programme [July & August] for local children within the Borough.

The afternoon Childcare programme must run for a minimum of 3 hrs. between the times of 1:30pm to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday. The facilities on offer for the afternoon programme include small meeting room and if available [subject to management agreement] can access the sports hall, large meeting room and play park access.

The summer programme must run for a minimum of 6 weeks with a minimum of 5 hrs. per day between the hours of 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday to Friday. The facilities on offer include Sports Hall, Meeting rooms, Changing Rooms, and play park access.

Interested parties must apply using the Expression of Interest Application form located on the Council Website and forms along with all relevant information must be submitted before the selected closing date as stipulated on the Application Form.

A panel, consisting of three Council Officers, will review and score each application received using the scoring matrix guidance as part of the Expression of Interest process.

Successful applicants shall be advised of the outcome within 5 working days of the panel’s discussion and unsuccessful applicants shall be advised of the outcome within 8 working days of the panel’s discussion.

Additional day/time slots beyond the advertised availability may be offered to the successful applicant following receipt of a written request. Any requests will be reviewed by the management team.

Applicants can access guidance and application form HERE