A second example of this form of social enterprise is that of a childcare provider. This
enterprise may have built a decent reputation in a given area and as a result been
offered a deal to block sell the majority of its places to a local private sector employer.
This would offer a regular and consistent source of income. If the childcare company
decided to turn down this contract, they would then leave themselves open to the
possibility of lower income from serving low-paid parents who require irregular times
and variable periods for their children to be cared for (for example, shift workers on
short term contracts). The resultant variability in take-up would be likely to reduce the
occupancy below that to be expected from a block booking. However, by refusing
the contract they would retain the ability to offer the greatest choice to those with the
greatest need.