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title: "Award of Framework for the Provision of Swansea Flying Start Childcare Expansion (FSCE)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c3d6"
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buyer: "CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA"
published: "2024-03-22"
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# Award of Framework for the Provision of Swansea Flying Start Childcare Expansion (FSCE)

Buyer: CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c3d6

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## Summary

The City & County of Swansea has completed the tender process for the "Award of Framework for the Provision of Swansea Flying Start Childcare Expansion (FSCE)" in the services category. This framework aims to expand the Flying Start childcare offer for eligible 2-3 year olds in specific postcode areas in Swansea. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the award has been granted to multiple suppliers for Lots 1 and 2, offering different types of childcare services. The deadline for submissions was on February 21, 2024, and the contracting authority contact email is procurement@swansea.gov.uk.

This public procurement opportunity for the "Framework for the Provision of Swansea Flying Start Childcare Expansion (FSCE)" can provide growth opportunities for childcare providers registered with CIW in Swansea. Businesses offering child daycare and pre-school education services would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Interested businesses can explore the awarded Lots 1 and 2, which cover different aspects of childcare provision, and consider collaborating to meet the childcare needs outlined in the expansion project. The City & County of Swansea acts as the buying organisation, and the procurement stage has now progressed to the award phase, presenting a chance for qualified suppliers to contribute to the local childcare services sector.

## Notice

Award of Expansion of the Flying Start childcare offer which is made available to parents of all eligible 2-3 year olds in specific postcode areas for up to a maximum of 12 1/2 hours per week (2 1/2 hours per day, Monday to Friday), for a maximum of 39 weeks of the year, in line with school terms.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Welsh and English medium Full Day Care and Sessional Care

The Council has set up this Flying Start Childcare Expansion Framework for local CIW registered Childcare Providers to supply childcare on a sessional basis as part of the Programme for Government Flying Start Childcare Expansion.

Lot 2 - Welsh and English medium Childminders

The Council has set up a this Flying Start Childcare Expansion Framework for local CIW registered Childcare Providers to supply childcare on a sessional basis as part of the Programme for Government Flying Start Childcare Expansion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009438-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 18 |
| Supplier names | ABACUS DAY NURSERY; ASPIRE DAY NURSERY; CHILD'S PLAY; CYLCH MEITHRIN MEINI BACH; DUNVANT PRIMARY WRAPAROUND; FAITH IN FAMILIES; JO CAMPION CHILDMINDING; JULIE LLEWELLYN; LAKESIDE DAY NURSERY; LITTLE CHERUBS DAY NURSERY; MEITHRINFA JOIO DAY NURSERY; MIRKA'S HOUSE; MORRIS MOUSE DAY NURSERY; NATASHA MATTHEWS CHILDMINDER; PITTER PATTER DAY NURSERY; SQUIGGLES NURSERY; THE CHILDRENS ROOM; TREFORYS TINY TOTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 85312110 - Child daycare services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2024 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009438-2024
- 31 May 2023 at 13:20 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015401-2023
- 25 Apr 2023 at 10:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011771-2023

## Notice URLs

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

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