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title: "Flying Start Childcare (STAGE 2)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03271a"
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# Flying Start Childcare (STAGE 2)

Buyer: RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03271a

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## Summary

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council is inviting applications for the "Flying Start Childcare (STAGE 2)" tender, primarily focused on child daycare services under the industry category. The project operates within the region of Tonypandy, UKL15, and is currently at the tender stage following an initiation on 28th March 2022. This procurement initiative aims to assemble an Approved List of childcare providers registered with Care Inspectorate Wales, adhering to regulations under the "Light Touch Regime" as outlined in the Procurement Act guidance. The Approved List will remain open for providers to apply at any time, with the deadline for submissions extended to 23rd February 2029.

Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC’s initiative provides significant opportunities for growth to childcare providers, especially those meeting CIW registration requirements. Participating businesses will benefit from the flexibility to propose multiple settings and continuously add new ones to meet quality standards, thereby ensuring an expanded choice for eligible children and families. This open procurement method fosters inclusivity and allows for ongoing adaptation, aligning with the commitment to maintaining service quality. Businesses in the childcare sector aiming to enhance their service offerings and expand their clientele will find this tender particularly advantageous, providing a sustained channel for service delivery and partnership with a regional authority.

## Notice

Rhondda Cynon Taf are seeking to appoint a range of childcare providers who are Care Inspectorate Wales registered to deliver Flying Start Childcare for all eligible children aged 2 to 3. This process will operate as an 'Approved List' that will quality assure providers and their proposed childcare settings. In order to obtain a position on the 'Approved List' providers will need to pass a questionnaire. This tender process will remain open and available for its entirety, allowing providers and/or their settings to express their interest and apply to join at any time. Settings must be approved before any placements can be made

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Rhondda Cynon Taf are seeking to appoint a range of childcare providers who are Care Inspectorate Wales registered to deliver Flying Start Childcare for all eligible children aged 2 to 3. The services to be procured under this ITT are applicable to regulations 74-77 under chapter 3 for Social and other specific services known as "Light Touch Regime". Therefore, the Council is not obliged to comply with the full extent of the Regulations, only those parts which apply to the Light Touch Regime. This process will operate as an 'Approved List' that will quality assure providers and their proposed childcare settings. In order to obtain a position on the 'Approved List' providers will need to pass a questionnaire. This tender process will remain open and available for its entirety, allowing providers and/or their settings to express their interest and apply to join at any time. Settings must be approved before any placements can be made. Additional information: The length of the Approved List shall initially be for 5 years and may be extended perpetually subject to funding and legal requirements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015119-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2027 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC |
| Locality | TONYPANDY |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF40 2XX |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Cwm Clydach |
| Westminster constituency | Rhondda and Ogmore |
| Delivery location | TLL15 Central Valleys |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312110 - Child daycare services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 10:50 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015119-2026
- 28 Mar 2022 at 15:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008320-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0276
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=120012

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