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title: "Provision of Childcare at Cwmcarn Primary School"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d267"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Childcare at Cwmcarn Primary School

Buyer: CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d267

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## Summary

Caerphilly County Borough Council has initiated a tender process for the "Provision of Childcare at Cwmcarn Primary School," aimed at inviting expressions of interest from registered childcare providers. This contract is categorised under 'Child daycare services' and involves the establishment of various childcare provisions including a playgroup, wraparound care, and an afterschool club, all focused on delivering service under Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with a submission deadline by 3pm on 4th November 2025 via the Proactis Plaza e-sourcing portal. This initiative anticipates that the services will commence from January 2026 at Cwmcarn Primary School, located in Hengoed, United Kingdom (UKL16).

This tender represents an opportunity for existing and new childcare providers to expand their operations with a potential contract value of up to £18,000. The open procurement method under a 'below threshold - open competition' regime invites small, medium enterprises (SMEs), and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to participate, making it particularly suitable for those registered with Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW). Providers that meet the evaluation criteria will proceed to an interview phase on 19th November 2025, offering a platform for growth within the educational services industry in Wales.

## Notice

Cwmcarn Primary School are inviting expression of interest from Childcare providers to offer a childcare provision at the school. Cwmcarn Primary School have a demountable on the school site to support the delivery of childcare places to the children and families of the local area. The childcare places they would like to provide include: * A morning and afternoon playgroup * An afternoon wraparound to support delivery of childcare places under Childcare Offer for Wales. * An afterschool club The provider will also be required to deliver Enhanced Provision and Flying Start funded placements' The childcare provision would operate adjacent to the school nursery building, to enable a smooth transition between the school nursery provision and the childcare unit. The school Governing Body is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from childcare providers who are registered with Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) to develop this provision. The EOI is open to existing providers who wish to develop new satellite provisions, new providers and to childminders who wish to register as a group-based provision for 2-year-olds and upwards. It is anticipated that this provision will be registered ready for delivery from January 2026. The EOI is being undertaken by the School and Governors with support from the Local Authority Early Years Team. Childcare providers must submit their application via Proactis Plaza e-sourcing portal. Tender Submissions must be submitted via the e-tender portal no later than 3pm on Tuesday 04 November 2025. They will not be accepted via any other method such as email or post. All childcare providers who satisfy the evaluation criteria shall be invited to interview on 19 November 2025. Full details are in the Tender documents

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067789-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | £15,000 |
| 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 | CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HENGOED |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF82 7PG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys |
| Local authority | Caerphilly |
| Electoral ward | Ystrad Mynach |
| Westminster constituency | Caerphilly |
| Delivery location | TLL16 Gwent Valleys |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 85312110 - Child daycare services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2025 at 11:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067789-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067789-2025
  23rd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.caerphilly.gov.uk
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login2.Click
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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