--- title: "Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Flying Start Childcare placements" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044469" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044469" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044469.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044469.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-10-07" --- # Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Flying Start Childcare placements Buyer: TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044469 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044469) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044469.json) ## Summary Torfaen County Borough Council is inviting tenders for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Flying Start Childcare placements. This procurement process falls under the services category and aims to encourage high-quality childcare facilities in the UKL16 region, in line with the Welsh Government's guidance. The current stage of the procurement is active tender, with submissions required by 30th October 2029. The system adopts a restricted procedure under the Light Touch Regime, providing flexibility and compliance with EU regulations. The Council is employing an electronic submission method through the Proactis Supplier Portal. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in childcare and early education services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality, regulated childcare. Service providers that are able to offer innovation and compliance in line with both the DPS requirements and local demand for flexible childcare will find this opportunity conducive to business expansion. Notably, this procurement allows for ongoing entry, thus encouraging a diverse range of suppliers to participate, fostering competitive offerings that can enhance service quality and accessibility in designated communities. ## Notice This DPS opportunity for an open procurement procedure and is being tendered in accordance with Section 9 (Light touch contracts) of the Act defines a 'light touch contract' and provides for regulations to specify which services (referred to in the regulations as 'light touch services') can be procured under a light touch contract. Under these regulations the Council is not required to procure these services in line with the full extent of the 2023 Regulations and is able to determine itself the arrangement structure and the procedures for awarding contracts, subject to ensuring compliance with the principles of transparency and equal treatment of Service Provider. To best meet the needs of the services the Council shall regulation 69-71 for light touch frameworks. The procurement process, as stated within the tender documents follows a clear, structured and transparent process to ensure a fair and level playing field is maintained at all times and that all Service Providers are treated equally and fairly. The Council reserves the right to terminate this procedure and cancel this DPS at any given time. Additionally, if you are successful in being selected onto this DPS, the Council reserves the right to terminate the selection, if at any time it is discovered that a Service Provider has made any material misrepresentation and/or have not notified the Council about any material changes in relation to the information provided as part of the pre-qualification process The Council reserves the right to remove such Organisation from this procurement process. In the event mini competitions and associated procurement documents have been issued, the Council may require the Organisation to return the tender documents which will be deemed void. If an error or misrepresentation is not discovered until after the contract is awarded, the Council reserves the right to terminate the contract and recover all costs incurred as a result of the termination from the Organisation. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The purpose of the Flying Start programme is to support families to give children the best start in life; offer improved child opportunities through high quality registered childcare and universal parenting support programmes, for example, Early Language Development; and improve engagement of families with Flying Start opportunities by offering local services based within Flying Start communities. The Flying Start programme is Welsh Government funded. The Flying Start childcare provision will be provided for children who live in the Flying Start postcode catchment areas from the term after their second birthday until the term of their third birthday, to enable smooth transition into their rising 3 place in Early Years Education. Welsh Government Flying Start Guidance states that Childcare is required to run 5 days for 2.5 hours a day for 39 weeks a year (term time) with some Council and setting discretion for flexibility where parents are attending training or working. Settings should be able to offer some flexibility for no more than 2 sessions per day, but this arrangement is exceptional and must be agreed by the Council in advance of the offer being made to the family. Any arrangements made without prior Council approval of placement, will be the responsibility of the setting to finance. Renewal: With the option to extend for up to a further period of forty-eight (48) months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063006-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2029 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,200,000 | | 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 | TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | TORFAEN | | Post town | Newport | | Postcode | NP4 6YB | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys | | Local authority | Torfaen | | Electoral ward | Pontypool Fawr | | Westminster constituency | Torfaen | | Delivery location | TLL16 Gwent Valleys | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80100000 - Primary education services - 80110000 - Pre-school education services - 85312100 - Daycare services - 85312110 - Child daycare services ## Release History - 7 Oct 2025 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063006-2025 - 29 Feb 2024 at 15:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006570-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0498 - https://www.torfaen.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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