Planning

Flying Start Childcare Provision Framework

POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 13:58

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Powys County Council is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement process titled "Flying Start Childcare Provision Framework," focusing on education and training services. This procurement pertains to the UKL24 region, specifically Powys, under Welsh devolved regulations. The legal framework for this procurement is established under the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract period is planned from 31st March 2027 to 31st March 2032. Businesses can expect a future notice regarding this opportunity on or around 11th June 2026. The Council operates as a sub-central government public authority, and the procurement is categorised as a services contract following a light touch regime, which is above the threshold values.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth for businesses involved in the education and training services industry. It is particularly well-suited for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) given its scope and the suitability requirements outlined in the procurement process. With the long-term nature of this contract spanning over five years, successful bidders will have the opportunity to establish a strong footprint in the public services sector in Powys, potentially leading to further business opportunities within the region and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flying Start Childcare Provision Framework

Notice Description

Procurement of provider(s) for Flying Start Childcare Provision Framework in Powys

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052372
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026621-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Jun 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Angela Williams
Contact Email
angela.williams1@powys.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LLANDRINDOD WELLS
Postcode
LD1 5LG
Post Town
Llandrindod Wells
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
TLL24 Powys
Local Authority
Powys
Electoral Ward
Llandrindod South
Westminster Constituency
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe

Further Information

Notice Documents

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