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Framework Agreement for Flying Start Childcare Provision in Powys - Phase 2b Expansion 2024

POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Powys County Council established a framework agreement for settings providing Flying Start Childcare in the Expansion Phase 2b areas of Llanbadarn Fawr, Machynlleth, and Llanelwedd. The aim is to ensure that all Flying Start eligible children within the specific postcode areas have access to free, high-quality childcare for up to 2.5 hours per day, for a maximum of 12.5 hours per week. The framework agreement, compliant with Public Contract Regulations 2015 under the Light Touch Regime, provides flexibility and adheres to the principles of transparency and equal treatment. The award, which is now complete, involves suppliers including Machynlleth Community Childrens Project Ltd, Cylch Meithrin Machynlleth, and Little Acorns Crossgates, with contracts signed on 3 July 2024, each worth £190,000. The industry category is education, and the procurement method was an open procedure.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs in the childcare and early education sector. Providers in the specified regions will benefit from the re-opening of the framework, allowing additional suppliers to join and support the increased demand. Businesses that offer high-quality childcare services and are keen to contribute to the development of children's language, cognitive, social, emotional skills, and overall physical health will be well-suited to compete. Such a framework not only promotes business stability through long-term contracts but also fosters community engagement and supports the reduction of poverty by offering essential services to local families.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Flying Start Childcare Provision in Powys - Phase 2b Expansion 2024

Notice Description

Powys County Council established a framework agreement for settings providing Flying Start Childcare. The Council is re-opening the Framework for providers in the Expansion Phase 2b areas: Llanbadarn Fawr, Machynlleth and Llanelwedd. The Flying Start programme is to ensure that all Flying Start eligible children resident within the specific postcode areas have access to free, high quality childcare for up to 2.5 hours per day, for a maximum of 12.5 hours per week. Children will start childcare from the term after their second birthday until the term after their third birthday. Flying Start eligible children and their families, will feel involved, informed, supported and empowered and each child will achieve tangible outcomes of: - Language Development - Cognitive Development- Social & Emotional Development - Physical Health- Reduced poverty - Early Identification of high needs The Council intends to let a pseudo framework agreement under Regulations 74 to 77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Light Touch Regime. The Council is awarding a framework, which allows flexibility while complying with Treaty principles of transparency and equal treatment of providers. ** Re-opening of the framework for Phase 2b Expansion 2024** The Council may decide in future to re-open the framework to allow providers to join, should the Council need to meet demand.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Maintained Settings

Lot 1 - Maintained Settings

Lot 2 - Non-Maintained in School

Lot 2 - Non-Maintained in School

Lot 3 - Non-Maintained in Private Building

Lot 3 - Non-Maintained in Private Building

Lot 4 - Childminder

Lot 4 - Childminder

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-140294
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=140294
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

80110000 - Pre-school education services

85312110 - Child daycare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

CYLCH MEITHRIN MACHYNLLETH

LITTLE ACORNS CROSSGATES

MACHYNLLETH COMMUNITY CHILDRENS PROJECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR472412
    Framework Agreement for Flying Start Childcare Provision in Powys - Phase 2b Expansion 2024 - Powys County Council established a framework agreement for settings providing Flying Start Childcare. The Council is re-opening the Framework for providers in the Expansion Phase 2b areas: Llanbadarn Fawr, Machynlleth and Llanelwedd. The Flying Start programme is to ensure that all Flying Start eligible children resident within the specific postcode areas have access to free, high quality childcare for up to 2.5 hours per day, for a maximum of 12.5 hours per week. Children will start childcare from the term after their second birthday until the term after their third birthday. Flying Start eligible children and their families, will feel involved, informed, supported and empowered and each child will achieve tangible outcomes of: - Language Development - Cognitive Development- Social & Emotional Development - Physical Health- Reduced poverty - Early Identification of high needs The Council intends to let a pseudo framework agreement under Regulations 74 to 77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Light Touch Regime. The Council is awarding a framework, which allows flexibility while complying with Treaty principles of transparency and equal treatment of providers. ** Re-opening of the framework for Phase 2b Expansion 2024** The Council may decide in future to re-open the framework to allow providers to join, should the Council need to meet demand.
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG487178
    Framework Agreement for Flying Start Childcare Provision in Powys - Phase 2b Expansion 2024 - Powys County Council established a framework agreement for settings providing Flying Start Childcare. The Council is re-opening the Framework for providers in the Expansion Phase 2b areas: Llanbadarn Fawr, Machynlleth and Llanelwedd. The Flying Start programme is to ensure that all Flying Start eligible children resident within the specific postcode areas have access to free, high quality childcare for up to 2.5 hours per day, for a maximum of 12.5 hours per week. Children will start childcare from the term after their second birthday until the term after their third birthday. Flying Start eligible children and their families, will feel involved, informed, supported and empowered and each child will achieve tangible outcomes of: - Language Development - Cognitive Development- Social & Emotional Development - Physical Health- Reduced poverty - Early Identification of high needs The Council intends to let a pseudo framework agreement under Regulations 74 to 77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Light Touch Regime. The Council is awarding a framework, which allows flexibility while complying with Treaty principles of transparency and equal treatment of providers. ** Re-opening of the framework for Phase 2b Expansion 2024** The Council may decide in future to re-open the framework to allow providers to join, should the Council need to meet demand.

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