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title: "Two to Five Childcare 2023"
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# Two to Five Childcare 2023

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35280eab-204d-4372-9bad-6997d5c521a4

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## Summary

Torbay Council has awarded the "Two to Five Childcare 2023" contract, targeting the education and training services industry category, specifically daycare services for children aged two to five. This procurement process was conducted under an open procedure and is set within the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically at Zig Zags Children's Centre, 32 Market Street, Torquay, Devon TQ1 3AQ. The procurement stage has been completed with an award on 24 January 2023, and the contract period runs from 1 June 2023 to 31 May 2031. The contract is valued at £507,000 and aims to continue the established childcare provision available to families accessing Zig Zags Children's Centre.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the childcare and early education sectors. The extended contract period and substantial value offer a stable and long-term growth possibility, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs that can deliver daycare services. The awarded supplier, the Pre-School Learning Alliance, highlights the importance of established providers with experience in registered childcare provision. Businesses well-suited to compete for such tenders include those with strong backgrounds in early childhood education, registered daycare facilities, and organisations capable of offering high-quality, reliable childcare services.

## Notice

Torbay Council retendered the 'Two to Five Childcare' contract which is expired at the end of May 2023. The new Invitation to Tender (ITT) process commenced in late October 2022. The new Contract is for the continuation of an established childcare provision located at: Zig Zags Children's Centre, 32 Market Street, Torquay, Devon TQ1 3AQ. The provision is separately registered and trades as an independent provider but acts as a service available to families accessing Zig Zags Children's Centre and the surrounding area. The childcare in this contract will be exclusively for children aged two (2) to five (5) years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91734298-28a8-4ae1-ae04-aef35bc472b1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 May 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £507,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £507,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TORBAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRE-SCHOOL LEARNING ALLIANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85312100 - Daycare services
- 85312110 - Child daycare services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2024 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91734298-28a8-4ae1-ae04-aef35bc472b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91734298-28a8-4ae1-ae04-aef35bc472b1
  16th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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