Growing tomorrow's childcare

Lease opportunity in Basildon - applications open 17 November 2025.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a new 25-year lease at Northlands Park Nursery, Davenants, Basildon SS13 1QX.

ECC Early Years and Childcare is looking for a new or existing provider to deliver an early years and childcare facility. The provider will enter into an annual funding contract with ECC to deliver a flexible range of FEEE places, meeting high quality standards.

Download the project scope (Word, 51KB).

The premises

The premises are available to move into, for further details refer to the Heads of Terms (PDF, 791KB).

The Lease

The lease will be between ECC and the provider and will cost:

year 1 - £11,400
year 2 - £16,000
year 3 - £22,850
year 4 - £27,400
year 5 - £32,000, until the rent review date of the 5th anniversary

Site viewings

Two dates to provide potential applicants with the opportunity to view the site will be held on:

Wednesday 3 December 2025
Tuesday 9 December 2025

To book a visit, contact ey.capitalgrants@essex.gov.uk.

Important dates

Launch	17 November 2025
Site visit - by appointment only	3 December and 9 December 2025
Last date for BMC or CCDL support*	5 January 2026
Closing date for applications	12 January 2026
Quality visit	26 January to 9 February 2026
Moderation Panel	12 February 2026
EY Resource Panel	19 February 2026

Available support

Support is available through our Business Management Consultants (BMCs) who will be happy to offer information, advice and guidance as you develop your proposal.

Any requests for support must be made before the date specified above to allow time for information to be gathered.

Email: BMC@essex.gov.uk

The Children's Community Development Lead (CCDL) for your area will be happy to offer information around local childcare sufficiency and answer any general questions you may have.

Email: CCDL@essex.gov.uk

To apply, complete the EYCC lease application form (Word, 83KB).