--- title: "Flying Start Childcare - Dynamic Purchasing System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c87f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c87f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c87f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c87f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CARDIFF COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-16" --- # Flying Start Childcare - Dynamic Purchasing System Buyer: CARDIFF COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c87f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c87f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c87f.json) ## Summary Cardiff Council is in the planning stage of procuring childcare services under the project titled "Flying Start Childcare – Dynamic Purchasing System" within the health and social work services industry category. The procurement process will focus on the Cardiff region (UKL22). Businesses interested in providing these services must register their interest by 12:00 pm on Friday, 10th January 2025. The Council is considering a contract term of four years, delivering childcare services for eligible 2-3 year olds for 2.5 hours daily, five days a week, during school terms. Future communications will continue, with prospective notice dates potentially set as early as 3rd February 2025. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for registered Childcare Providers with the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) to expand their services within Cardiff. Businesses equipped and experienced in delivering childcare conforming to Welsh Government standards and qualifications outlined by Social Care Wales will find this procurement particularly fitting. By securing part of the procurement, enterprises could foster significant growth owing to the long-term, structured nature of the contract, creating lasting collaborations with Cardiff Council. This opportunity is especially suited to enterprises ready to adhere to regulated standards and committed to continuous staff development and compliance with local childcare guidelines. ## Notice Cardiff Council is seeking expressions of interest from Childcare Providers operating in Cardiff that are registered with the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) to deliver Flying Start childcare placements for eligible 2-3 year olds. It is our intention to go out to the market in the near future to commission these services through a Dynamic Purchasing System. The service to be provided is childcare to eligible 2-3 year olds for 2.5 hours each day, 5 days each week for 39 weeks each year, in alignment with school term times. The Council will require essential elements of the service as highlighted below Including but is not limited to: Registration of childcare provision with Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) with the ability to care for 2-3 year olds A commitment towards achieving the standards as set out in the Flying Start Childcare Guidance issued by the Welsh Government and the local Flying Start requirements A commitment to work towards the required staffing qualifications. Staff working in Flying Start settings must have experience of working with young children and must have the qualifications outlined within Social Care Wales's Qualification Framework to work within the Early Years and Childcare Sector in Wales Social Care Wales. The list identifies the qualifications required to work within Flying Start. It sets out the current qualifications required (and equivalents), past qualifications which are accepted and suggested work-based qualifications for career progression and CPD. A commitment to delivering the agreed number of Flying Start childcare placements for the lifetime of the contract. Please note that the Flying Start Placement Team will review the need for places regularly and provide you with 1 terms notice should any changes be required. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Cardiff Council is seeking expressions of interest from Childcare Providers operating in Cardiff that are registered with the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) to deliver Flying Start childcare placements for eligible 2-3 year olds. It is our intention to go out to the market in the near future to commission these services through a Dynamic Purchasing System. The service to be provided is childcare to eligible 2-3 year olds for 2.5 hours each day, 5 days each week for 39 weeks each year, in alignment with school term times. The Council will require essential elements of the service as highlighted below Including but is not limited to: Registration of childcare provision with Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) with the ability to care for 2-3 year olds A commitment towards achieving the standards as set out in the Flying Start Childcare Guidance issued by the Welsh Government and the local Flying Start requirements A commitment to work towards the required staffing qualifications. Staff working in Flying Start settings must have experience of working with young children and must have the qualifications outlined within Social Care Wales's Qualification Framework to work within the Early Years and Childcare Sector in Wales Social Care Wales. The list identifies the qualifications required to work within Flying Start. It sets out the current qualifications required (and equivalents), past qualifications which are accepted and suggested work-based qualifications for career progression and CPD. A commitment to delivering the agreed number of Flying Start childcare placements for the lifetime of the contract. Please note that the Flying Start Placement Team will review the need for places regularly and provide you with 1 terms notice should any changes be required. Additional information: Please register your interest by 12-noon Friday 10th January 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040506-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | 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 | 16 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Feb 2025 | | 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 | CARDIFF COUNCIL | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF10 4UW | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Butetown | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth | | Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85312100 - Daycare services - 85312110 - Child daycare services - 85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people ## Release History - 16 Dec 2024 at 16:28 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040506-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.cardiff.gov.uk/ENG/Pages/default.aspx - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=146808 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0422 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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