Planning

Flying Start Childcare - Dynamic Purchasing System

CARDIFF COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Dec 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Council is planning a procurement process under the project title "Flying Start Childcare – Dynamic Purchasing System." This initiative falls under the Health and Social Care industry category, specifically addressing the need for childcare services. The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, is intended to support eligible 2-3-year-olds in Cardiff. The services required include 2.5 hours of childcare each day, five days a week, for 39 weeks annually, aligning with school term times. Significant dates include a future notice by 3rd February 2025, and the deadline for registering interest is set for 12 noon on 10th January 2025. The procurement will be managed through a Dynamic Purchasing System, ensuring ongoing opportunities for service providers over the intended 4-year contract term.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses with expertise in early childhood care and education, particularly those registered with the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW). It offers a stable revenue stream at a rate of GBP 5.55 per child per hour and necessitates a commitment to meet Welsh Government standards and staffing qualifications outlined by Social Care Wales. Businesses that can provide high-quality childcare services and adhere to the specified guidelines will find this an excellent opportunity to expand their operations within Cardiff. The dynamic nature of the procurement system allows for both current and new providers to join and cater to the dynamic requirements of the Flying Start programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flying Start Childcare - Dynamic Purchasing System

Notice Description

Cardiff Council is seeking expressions of interest from Childcare Providers operating in Cardiff that are registered with the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) to deliver Flying Start childcare placements for eligible 2-3 year olds. It is our intention to go out to the market in the near future to commission these services through a Dynamic Purchasing System. The service to be provided is childcare to eligible 2-3 year olds for 2.5 hours each day, 5 days each week for 39 weeks each year, in alignment with school term times. The Council will require essential elements of the service as highlighted below Including but is not limited to: Registration of childcare provision with Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) with the ability to care for 2-3 year olds A commitment towards achieving the standards as set out in the Flying Start Childcare Guidance issued by the Welsh Government and the local Flying Start requirements A commitment to work towards the required staffing qualifications. Staff working in Flying Start settings must have experience of working with young children and must have the qualifications outlined within Social Care Wales's Qualification Framework to work within the Early Years and Childcare Sector in Wales Social Care Wales. The list identifies the qualifications required to work within Flying Start. It sets out the current qualifications required (and equivalents), past qualifications which are accepted and suggested work-based qualifications for career progression and CPD. A commitment to delivering the agreed number of Flying Start childcare placements for the lifetime of the contract. Please note that the Flying Start Placement Team will review the need for places regularly and provide you with 1 terms notice should any changes be required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cardiff Council is seeking expressions of interest from Childcare Providers operating in Cardiff that are registered with the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) to deliver Flying Start childcare placements for eligible 2-3 year olds. It is our intention to go out to the market in the near future to commission these services through a Dynamic Purchasing System. The service to be provided is childcare to eligible 2-3 year olds for 2.5 hours each day, 5 days each week for 39 weeks each year, in alignment with school term times. The Council will require essential elements of the service as highlighted below Including but is not limited to: Registration of childcare provision with Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) with the ability to care for 2-3 year olds A commitment towards achieving the standards as set out in the Flying Start Childcare Guidance issued by the Welsh Government and the local Flying Start requirements A commitment to work towards the required staffing qualifications. Staff working in Flying Start settings must have experience of working with young children and must have the qualifications outlined within Social Care Wales's Qualification Framework to work within the Early Years and Childcare Sector in Wales Social Care Wales. The list identifies the qualifications required to work within Flying Start. It sets out the current qualifications required (and equivalents), past qualifications which are accepted and suggested work-based qualifications for career progression and CPD. A commitment to delivering the agreed number of Flying Start childcare placements for the lifetime of the contract. Please note that the Flying Start Placement Team will review the need for places regularly and provide you with 1 terms notice should any changes be required.. Please register your interest by 12-noon Friday 10th January 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-146808
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146808
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85312100 - Daycare services

85312110 - Child daycare services

85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
CARDIFF COUNCIL
Contact Name
William Rees
Contact Email
highwayswasteandparks@cardiff.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920873732

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4UW
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC496182
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