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Delivery and Quality Support for School Age Childcare

Somerset County Council

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08 Jul 2026 at 12:24

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has awarded a contract titled "Delivery and Quality Support for School Age Childcare" within the education and training services category. The procurement process, classified under the "light touch regime," was conducted using a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition. The contract involves delivering support and quality improvement across school age childcare, including wraparound provision, free breakfast clubs, and holiday provision, in the UKK23 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the award notice published on 8th July 2026, and the contract period set to commence on 1st September 2026, concluding on 31st August 2027. A scheduled milestone indicates that the future signature date is set for 1st August 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in educational and childcare services. The successful bidder, Somerset Activity and Partnership, reflects the suitability for organisations that can deliver practical support to schools through training, resources, and targeted visits. Businesses with expertise in quality enhancement for educational settings may find this an appealing sector, especially those capable of fostering collaborations with local councils and institutions interested in improving childcare service standards. The contract value of £69,000, with a gross amount of £82,800, underscores the financial scope for those able to innovate in delivering child-centric educational services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery and Quality Support for School Age Childcare

Notice Description

To provide delivery support and quality improvement across school age childcare, including wraparound provision, free breakfast clubs and holiday provision. The contract will deliver practical support to schools and providers through training, resources, peer learning and targeted visits, while Somerset Council retains responsibility for funding, financial governance and reporting.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c644
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064158-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£69,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Somerset County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Postcode Area
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Somerset Activity and Partnership

Further Information

Notice Documents

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