Tender

Ceredigion - Flying Start Provision of Childcare

CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of high-quality childcare services in the Ceredigion region. This procurement, titled "Ceredigion - Flying Start Provision of Childcare," falls under the Child Daycare Services industry category (CPV code 85312110). The project involves delivering childcare for children aged 2-3 for 2.5 hours per day, 5 days a week, over 39 weeks per year, within Flying Start areas. The procurement stage is currently at the Tender phase, with an end date for bid submissions set for 17 March 2025. The procurement process is carried out through an open procedure with electronic submissions via eTenderwales, and the contract award is expected to start on 24 March 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in early childhood education and childcare services. It is a suitable opportunity for both individual providers and consortia due to its substantial contract value of £865,000. Companies from the childcare sector that can demonstrate high-quality service delivery will have a competitive edge, given the award criteria prioritises quality (70%) over price (30%). Moreover, there is a possibility for a contract extension of 24 months, offering further business continuity and growth potential for the winning bidder. This procurement is particularly advantageous for businesses looking to establish or expand their footprint in the Ceredigion region.

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Notice Title

Ceredigion - Flying Start Provision of Childcare

Notice Description

To provide high quality childcare within a stimulating environment for children aged between 2-3 for 2.5 hours per day, 5 days per week (39 weeks of the year) who live within the Flying Start areas.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide high quality childcare within a stimulating environment for children aged between 2-3 for 2.5 hours per day, 5 days per week (39 weeks of the year) who live within the Flying Start areas.

Renewal: Possible extension of 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e1fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005182-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
£865,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gwenan.hughes@ceredigion.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1545570881

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERYSTWYTH
Postcode
SY23 3UE
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Ceredigion
Electoral Ward
Llanbadarn Fawr
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

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