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Business Support to Early Years, Child Care and Play Sectors / Cymorth Busnes i'r Sectorau Blynyddoedd Cynnar, Gofal Plant a Chwarae

MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

03 Apr 2025 at 09:06

Tender

06 Mar 2025 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is seeking tenders for the provision of Business Support to the Early Years, Childcare, and Play Sectors within Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom. This procurement process is being conducted under an open procedure, currently active and accepting submissions until 31 March 2025. The expected contract period starts on 14 April 2025 and may extend up to 31 March 2029, depending on funding and performance. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically focused on pre-school education and health and social work services, with an estimated contract value of £225,000 excluding VAT (£270,000 including VAT). Enquiries are welcome until 26 March 2025, and the award decision is anticipated by 11 April 2025.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in delivering support services to the educational and social work sectors, particularly those focusing on early years and childcare. The competitive nature of this procurement provides a platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to demonstrate their expertise and potentially secure a multi-year contract, subject to renewal. Adequate preparation and a strong proposal can lead to significant business growth and increased market presence, particularly for businesses that can meet the detailed quality and cost criteria outlined in the Invitation to Tender.

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Notice Title

Business Support to Early Years, Child Care and Play Sectors / Cymorth Busnes i'r Sectorau Blynyddoedd Cynnar, Gofal Plant a Chwarae

Notice Description

Tender for the provision of Business Support to the Early Years, Childcare and Play Sectors in Merthyr Tydfil Tendr ar gyfer darparu Cymorth Busnes i'r Sectorau Blynyddoedd Cynnar, Gofal Plant a Chwarae ym Merthyr Tudful

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions are dependent on securing ongoing funding and satisfactory provider performance Mae estyniadau yn dibynnu ar sicrhau cyllid parhaus a pherfformiad darparwr boddhaol

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e9fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012695-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80110000 - Pre-school education services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2028-03-31

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Gareth Richards
Contact Email
procurement@merthyr.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MERTHYR TYDFIL
Postcode
CF47 8AN
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Merthyr Tydfil
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

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