---
title: "Business Support to Early Years, Child Care and Play Sectors / Cymorth Busnes i'r Sectorau Blynyddoedd Cynnar, Gofal Plant a Chwarae"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e9fe"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-03"
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# Business Support to Early Years, Child Care and Play Sectors / Cymorth Busnes i'r Sectorau Blynyddoedd Cynnar, Gofal Plant a Chwarae

Buyer: MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e9fe

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## Summary

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is seeking tenders for the provision of Business Support to the Early Years, Childcare, and Play Sectors within Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom. This procurement process is being conducted under an open procedure, currently active and accepting submissions until 31 March 2025. The expected contract period starts on 14 April 2025 and may extend up to 31 March 2029, depending on funding and performance. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically focused on pre-school education and health and social work services, with an estimated contract value of £225,000 excluding VAT (£270,000 including VAT). Enquiries are welcome until 26 March 2025, and the award decision is anticipated by 11 April 2025.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in delivering support services to the educational and social work sectors, particularly those focusing on early years and childcare. The competitive nature of this procurement provides a platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to demonstrate their expertise and potentially secure a multi-year contract, subject to renewal. Adequate preparation and a strong proposal can lead to significant business growth and increased market presence, particularly for businesses that can meet the detailed quality and cost criteria outlined in the Invitation to Tender.

## Notice

Tender for the provision of Business Support to the Early Years, Childcare and Play Sectors in Merthyr Tydfil Tendr ar gyfer darparu Cymorth Busnes i'r Sectorau Blynyddoedd Cynnar, Gofal Plant a Chwarae ym Merthyr Tudful

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions are dependent on securing ongoing funding and satisfactory provider performance Mae estyniadau yn dibynnu ar sicrhau cyllid parhaus a pherfformiad darparwr boddhaol

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012695-2025 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2028-03-31 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| Lots value | £225,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | MERTHYR TYDFIL |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF47 8AN |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Merthyr Tydfil |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2025 at 09:06 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012695-2025
- 6 Mar 2025 at 09:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008142-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012695-2025
  3rd April 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008142-2025
  6th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merthyr.gov.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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