Tender

Ceredigion - Pre-School Referral Scheme for Children with Additional Needs/Disabilities

CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council is initiating an open procurement process for a service dedicated to a Pre-School Referral Scheme targeting children with additional needs or disabilities. This tender, titled "Ceredigion - Pre-School Referral Scheme for Children with Additional Needs/Disabilities," falls under the social, education, and health services industry categories. The project is based within the UKL14 region of the United Kingdom, specifically Aberaeron, and is currently in the tender stage. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 6th February 2026 and a tender submission deadline set for 13th February 2026. With a gross estimated contract value of GBP 489,600, the procurement is structured under an 'open' methodology, emphasizing competitive participation within the below-threshold framework.

This tender presents an opportunity for service providers, particularly those in social services, educational support, and healthcare, to expand their project portfolio by engaging in a significant community impact initiative. Businesses that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the outlined suitability criteria. With a substantial focus on technical quality (80% weighting), alongside commercial considerations (20% weighting), qualified entities can leverage this opportunity to showcase expertise in delivering critical services to young individuals. Successful bidders will have the contractual possibility of extending their engagement for an additional 24-month term, making this an attractive proposition for sustainable business growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Ceredigion - Pre-School Referral Scheme for Children with Additional Needs/Disabilities

Notice Description

Ceredigion County Council invites suitably qualified service providers to submit to deliver a service that ensures that children and young people with a disability and/or additional needs can access Pre-School Referral Schemes from the term the reach 2 years old to when they reach school age.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An optional extension period of up to 24 months depending on the agreement of all parties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0604ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002729-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£408,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£408,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
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
CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
ymholiadau.caffael@ceredigion.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01545 570881

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERAERON
Postcode
SA46 0PA
Post Town
Swansea
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
Aberaeron and Aberarth
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

Further Information

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