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Provision of Childcare Services (Flying Start & Non-maintained Early Education)

WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

05 Aug 2026 at 12:47

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wrexham County Borough Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a project titled "Provision of Childcare Services (Flying Start & Non-maintained Early Education)" in the UK region of UKL23. The planned contract commences on 1st September 2026, with a potential extension to 31st August 2032. This procurement involves two lots, focusing on Flying Start and Non-Maintained Early Education childcare services, and will be carried out through an open procedure. The estimated gross value of the contract is £3.6 million, and it encompasses services in the child daycare industry, governed by Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in childcare services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to apply, as the procurement method supports their participation. The contract structure allows for annual applications, fostering market expansion and adaptation to demographic changes. Successful bidders will have the capability to contribute to vital early education services, thereby positioning themselves as key players in the regional childcare market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Childcare Services (Flying Start & Non-maintained Early Education)

Notice Description

WCBC is establishing a compliant procurement route for the execution of Childcare Provision - Flying Start/Non-Maintained Funded Early Education. This will provide an unlimited number of suitably qualified and experienced Childcare Providers (referred to as Potential Providers).The provision is being purchased under two Lots: LOT 1 - FLYING STARTLOT 2 - NON-MAINTAINED EARLY EDUCATION. WCBC envisage that the opportunity to provide services within this remit will be offered on an annual basis not exceeding the contract term of this initial provision to allow for expansion, market development and changing demographics. The application opportunities will occur each year for a September commencement date. Any supplier is who not successful at point of application to this tender provision will be able to reapply for provision from 2027/2028 onwards. CONTRACT TERM AND FORM The duration of the overarching Contracts is 1st September 2026 - 31st August 2030. There is an extension option available of annual increments not exceeding a maximum of two years (conclusion potentially 31st August 2032). Each further contract opportunity offered will be reduced by a term of one year to retain alignment with the conclusion date of 31st August 2030 (31st August 2032 should extension be applied).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074221-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312110 - Child daycare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Jan 20276 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2030 3-4 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
WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WREXHAM
Postcode
LL11 1AR
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham
Local Authority
Wrexham
Electoral Ward
Grosvenor
Westminster Constituency
Wrexham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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