Tender

Ceredigion - Flying Start Provision of Childcare

CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Ceredigion - Flying Start Provision of Childcare." This tender falls under the category of General Public Services, specifically focusing on providing high-quality childcare for children aged 2-3 in the Flying Start areas. The services will be located in the region UKL14. The procurement process is being conducted through an open procedure, with electronic submissions accepted via the eTenderwales platform. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 17 March 2025 by 12:00 PM and the contract award starting from 24 March 2025 onwards. The estimated value of the contract is £865,000, and it will cover a period of 39 weeks per year over three years, with a potential extension of up to two years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in early childhood education and childcare services. Companies with a proven track record of delivering high-quality childcare in stimulating environments will find this contract particularly suitable. Additionally, businesses experienced in adhering to local authority requirements and possessing the capability to manage extended contract periods can benefit from the potential extension terms. The emphasis on quality (70%) and price (30%) as award criteria indicates a balanced consideration for service excellence and cost-effectiveness, making this tender an attractive proposition for qualified childcare providers aiming for sustainable business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ceredigion - Flying Start Provision of Childcare

Notice Description

To provide high quality childcare within a stimulating environment for children aged between 2-3 for 2.5 hours per day, 5 days per week (39 weeks of the year) who live within the Flying Start areas.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide high quality childcare within a stimulating environment for children aged between 2-3 for 2.5 hours per day, 5 days per week (39 weeks of the year) who live within the Flying Start areas.

Renewal: Possible extension of 24 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-148111
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148111
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£865,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ymholiadau.caffael@ceredigion.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1545570881

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERYSTWYTH
Postcode
SY23 3UE
Post Town
Shrewsbury
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
TLL14 South West Wales
Local Authority
Ceredigion
Electoral Ward
Llanbadarn Fawr
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

Further Information

Notice Documents

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