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title: "Lot 2 - Flying Start Childcare Expansion (FSCE) - Welsh and English medium Childminders."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b198"
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buyer: "CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA"
published: "2023-03-10"
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# Lot 2 - Flying Start Childcare Expansion (FSCE) - Welsh and English medium Childminders.

Buyer: CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b198

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## Summary

The City & County of Swansea is planning a tender for Lot 2 - Flying Start Childcare Expansion (FSCE) - Welsh and English medium Childminders in the Child daycare services industry category. The procurement process is in the planning stage, and the main objective is to procure high-quality, part-time, funded childcare places for eligible 2–3-year-olds in Swansea. The procurement opportunity will be officially announced in the coming weeks, with a future notice date set for June 30, 2023. Businesses interested in this opportunity should register their interest with Swansea Council as soon as possible.

This tender by the City & County of Swansea presents an opportunity for childcare providers to expand their services and work with the local government to provide early years provision for children in Swansea. Businesses in the childcare services sector, particularly those offering Welsh and English medium childcare services, are well-suited to compete for this tender. The tender process offers a chance for providers to contribute to the Welsh Government's Programme for Government by delivering quality childcare services to support the early years development of children in the region.

## Notice

You are invited to attend to gain information regarding Swansea Council's aim to procure high-quality, part-time, funded childcare places with local CIW registered childcare providers. This is in line with the Welsh Government's Programme for Government phased expansion of Early Years provision for all 2-3-year-olds in Wales, with particular emphasis on Welsh medium provision.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Swansea Council are aiming to procure high-quality, part-time, funded, Flying Start Childcare Expansion places with local CIW registered childcare providers. This is to provide childcare for all eligible 2-3-year-olds, for 2 1/2 hours a day, for a maximum of 5 days a week, for a maximum of 39 weeks, in line with school terms. Childcare providers will be placed on a framework, where parents will be able to choose a childcare provider. Therefore there is no guarantee of the take up of childcare places. The publication of this notice does not signify the beginning of any formal procurement process and does not constitute a commitment by the Council to undertake any future procurement process. The Council may withdraw or amend any information contained in this notice at any time and without notice Additional information: All suppliers that pass all the minimum thresholds set out in the Supplier Suitability Questionnaire will be appointed on to the framework. It is expected that the Framework Contractors within Lots 1 & 2 will be allocated work during the framework period, however the Council makes no guarantee of work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006999-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Jun 2023 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA1 3SN |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | TLL18 Swansea |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312100 - Daycare services
- 85312110 - Child daycare services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2023 at 09:33 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006999-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusiness
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0254

## Provenance

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