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Flying Start Childcare (STAGE 2)

Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC

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19 Feb 2026 at 10:50

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28 Mar 2022 at 16:02

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Summary of the contracting process

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council is inviting applications for the "Flying Start Childcare (STAGE 2)" tender, primarily focused on child daycare services under the industry category. The project operates within the region of Tonypandy, UKL15, and is currently at the tender stage following an initiation on 28th March 2022. This procurement initiative aims to assemble an Approved List of childcare providers registered with Care Inspectorate Wales, adhering to regulations under the "Light Touch Regime" as outlined in the Procurement Act guidance. The Approved List will remain open for providers to apply at any time, with the deadline for submissions extended to 23rd February 2029.

Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC’s initiative provides significant opportunities for growth to childcare providers, especially those meeting CIW registration requirements. Participating businesses will benefit from the flexibility to propose multiple settings and continuously add new ones to meet quality standards, thereby ensuring an expanded choice for eligible children and families. This open procurement method fosters inclusivity and allows for ongoing adaptation, aligning with the commitment to maintaining service quality. Businesses in the childcare sector aiming to enhance their service offerings and expand their clientele will find this tender particularly advantageous, providing a sustained channel for service delivery and partnership with a regional authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flying Start Childcare (STAGE 2)

Notice Description

Rhondda Cynon Taf are seeking to appoint a range of childcare providers who are Care Inspectorate Wales registered to deliver Flying Start Childcare for all eligible children aged 2 to 3. This process will operate as an 'Approved List' that will quality assure providers and their proposed childcare settings. In order to obtain a position on the 'Approved List' providers will need to pass a questionnaire. This tender process will remain open and available for its entirety, allowing providers and/or their settings to express their interest and apply to join at any time. Settings must be approved before any placements can be made

Lot Information

Lot 1

Rhondda Cynon Taf are seeking to appoint a range of childcare providers who are Care Inspectorate Wales registered to deliver Flying Start Childcare for all eligible children aged 2 to 3. The services to be procured under this ITT are applicable to regulations 74-77 under chapter 3 for Social and other specific services known as "Light Touch Regime". Therefore, the Council is not obliged to comply with the full extent of the Regulations, only those parts which apply to the Light Touch Regime. This process will operate as an 'Approved List' that will quality assure providers and their proposed childcare settings. In order to obtain a position on the 'Approved List' providers will need to pass a questionnaire. This tender process will remain open and available for its entirety, allowing providers and/or their settings to express their interest and apply to join at any time. Settings must be approved before any placements can be made. Additional information: The length of the Approved List shall initially be for 5 years and may be extended perpetually subject to funding and legal requirements

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03271a
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015119-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312110 - Child daycare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 20278 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TONYPANDY
Postcode
CF40 2XX
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Cwm Clydach
Westminster Constituency
Rhondda and Ogmore

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