---
title: "Ceredigion - Flying Start Provision of Childcare"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e1fc"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-14"
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# Ceredigion - Flying Start Provision of Childcare

Buyer: CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e1fc

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## Summary

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of high-quality childcare services in the Ceredigion region. This procurement, titled "Ceredigion - Flying Start Provision of Childcare," falls under the Child Daycare Services industry category (CPV code 85312110). The project involves delivering childcare for children aged 2-3 for 2.5 hours per day, 5 days a week, over 39 weeks per year, within Flying Start areas. The procurement stage is currently at the Tender phase, with an end date for bid submissions set for 17 March 2025. The procurement process is carried out through an open procedure with electronic submissions via eTenderwales, and the contract award is expected to start on 24 March 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in early childhood education and childcare services. It is a suitable opportunity for both individual providers and consortia due to its substantial contract value of £865,000. Companies from the childcare sector that can demonstrate high-quality service delivery will have a competitive edge, given the award criteria prioritises quality (70%) over price (30%). Moreover, there is a possibility for a contract extension of 24 months, offering further business continuity and growth potential for the winning bidder. This procurement is particularly advantageous for businesses looking to establish or expand their footprint in the Ceredigion region.

## Notice

To provide high quality childcare within a stimulating environment for children aged between 2-3 for 2.5 hours per day, 5 days per week (39 weeks of the year) who live within the Flying Start areas.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide high quality childcare within a stimulating environment for children aged between 2-3 for 2.5 hours per day, 5 days per week (39 weeks of the year) who live within the Flying Start areas.

Renewal: Possible extension of 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005182-2025 |
| 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 | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £865,000 |
| 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 | CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERYSTWYTH |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY23 3UE |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL41 Mid Wales |
| Local authority | Ceredigion |
| Electoral ward | Llanbadarn Fawr |
| Westminster constituency | Ceredigion Preseli |
| Delivery location | TLL14 South West Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312110 - Child daycare services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2025 at 14:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005182-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ceredigion.gov.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0491
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148111

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