The Queensland Government is seeking Proposals to lease and operate an Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) service.

The Department of Education invites organisations to apply to lease and operate an Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) service at a department-owned facility co-located at the new Corymbia State School at Park Ridge.

The successful lessee will be required to operate an approved ECEC service based on the identified needs of the local community. The service is to cater for children, from birth to school entry age. A service approval to operate under the Education and Care Services National Law (Queensland) Act 2011 must be obtained.

There is no recurrent funding available to support the operation of a service at this vacant facility.

To lodge a submission by the due date, please read the attached Tender Information Paper and complete the Tender Application Form.

An inspection of the site can be organised upon request by emailing ecec.facilities@qed.qld.gov.au.

• If you require any assistance with your application or have any questions in relation to the process, please email ecec.facilities@qed.qld.gov.au or telephone (07) 3328 6719