Opportunity
Procurement Portal Nova Scotia #SRCE-2026-009
Operation of Canso Early Learning and Child Care Centre as a Licensed Child Care Facility
Posted
September 29, 2026
Respond By
October 22, 2026
Identifier
SRCE-2026-009
NAICS
624410
This opportunity is issued by the Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE), a government agency in Nova Scotia, Canada, seeking a qualified operator for a child care facility. - Government Buyer: - Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE) - Facility located at Fanning Education Centre/Canso Academy, 129 Tickle Road, Hazel Hill, Nova Scotia - Vendors and OEMs: - No OEMs or product vendors specified; opportunity is for service provision - Products/Services Requested: - Operation of the Canso Early Learning and Child Care Centre as a licensed child care facility - Service must be provided by a non-profit organization or registered charity - Facility must be operated in compliance with licensing requirements for child care centers - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only non-profit organizations or registered charities are eligible - Provider must ensure the facility is licensed and meets educational and training standards - Competitive open bidding process - No product procurement; focus is on child care service delivery
Description
The Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE) is seeking proposals from qualified non-profit organizations or registered charities to operate the Canso Early Learning and Child Care Centre as a licensed child care facility. The facility is located within the Fanning Education Centre/Canso Academy at 129 Tickle Road, Hazel Hill, Nova Scotia. The procurement is conducted via competitive open bidding with a contract duration of 60 days. A site inspection is scheduled for October 7, 2026, and proposals are due by October 22, 2026.