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Framework Agreement for Early Years Pre School Education Provision in Powys

POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Powys County Council is inviting bids for a framework agreement for Early Years Pre School Education Provision in Powys under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Light Touch Regime. The approved providers will offer services in various catchment areas, available as separate lots, for early years education for 3 and 4-year-olds. The initial contract duration is five years starting from September 2025, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The contract for each lot can further be reviewed under a pseudo framework with the possibility of new providers joining to meet future demand. Bidders have until 13 November 2024 to submit their proposals via the eTenderwales portal, and the contracts will be awarded by 15 January 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in early childhood education, child daycare services, or welfare services for children and young people to secure long-term agreements and predictable revenue streams. Providers with experience in delivering educational services and situated within Powys or nearby regions would be well-suited to compete for these contract lots, given the framework's structure allowing multiple awards and potential for partial bids. This procurement process ensures that high standards of service are maintained, presenting a chance for businesses to enhance their market position and collaborate with a regional authority dedicated to quality early years education.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Early Years Pre School Education Provision in Powys

Notice Description

Powys County Council (the Council) engaged with suitably qualified and experienced organisations for Early Years Pre School Education Provision in Powys.Since September 2017, Powys early years education has been provided via contracted early years settings.From September 2025, the Council will be seeking to award new contracts for the next five years.All 3 and 4 year olds will have access to up to 10 hours of Early Years Education per week during term time. The new funding formula implemented in April 2024 PS5 per hour per child. The provision will be split into catchment area lots.Bidders could bid for more than one setting under either asingle lot or under more than one lot, please ensure the applications are kept separate.Please note, however, this may result in a partial award and will not provide an advantage over other, single, bids.Lots:Lot 1 - AberhondduLot 2 - Bro HyddgenLot 3 - Llanfair-ym-MualltLot 4 - CaereinionLot 5 - Crug HywelLot 6 - GwernyfedLot 7 - John BeddoesLot 8 - Llandrindod WellsLot 9 - LlanfyllinLot 10 - LlanidloesLot 11 - MaesydderwenLot 12 - Y DrenewyddLot 13 - Y TrallwngFramework Agreement length - 4 years plus an option to extend for a further 1 year at the Council's discretion.Contract duration - Individual setting contract lengths - 5 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years at the Council's discretion.The Council has 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.The Council may decide in future to re-open the framework to allow providers to join, should the Council need to meet demand.Dylai cynigwyr nodi mai dyma'r hysbysiad tendr Cymraeg, ar gyfer cyflwyno tendr yn Gymraeg. Ar gyfer cynigion yn Saesneg, gweler ITT_112204.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-144925
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144925
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80100000 - Primary education services

80110000 - Pre-school education services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85312110 - Child daycare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,134,500 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Angela Williams
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 01597826000

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Powys
Electoral Ward
Llandrindod South
Westminster Constituency
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CYLCH MEITHRIN GLANTWYMYN

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