---
title: "Provision of Childcare Services (Flying Start & Non-maintained Early Education)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dc76"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-08-05"
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# Provision of Childcare Services (Flying Start & Non-maintained Early Education)

Buyer: WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dc76

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## Summary

Wrexham County Borough Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a project titled "Provision of Childcare Services (Flying Start & Non-maintained Early Education)" in the UK region of UKL23. The planned contract commences on 1st September 2026, with a potential extension to 31st August 2032. This procurement involves two lots, focusing on Flying Start and Non-Maintained Early Education childcare services, and will be carried out through an open procedure. The estimated gross value of the contract is £3.6 million, and it encompasses services in the child daycare industry, governed by Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in childcare services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to apply, as the procurement method supports their participation. The contract structure allows for annual applications, fostering market expansion and adaptation to demographic changes. Successful bidders will have the capability to contribute to vital early education services, thereby positioning themselves as key players in the regional childcare market.

## Notice

WCBC is establishing a compliant procurement route for the execution of Childcare Provision - Flying Start/Non-Maintained Funded Early Education. This will provide an unlimited number of suitably qualified and experienced Childcare Providers (referred to as Potential Providers).The provision is being purchased under two Lots: LOT 1 - FLYING STARTLOT 2 - NON-MAINTAINED EARLY EDUCATION. WCBC envisage that the opportunity to provide services within this remit will be offered on an annual basis not exceeding the contract term of this initial provision to allow for expansion, market development and changing demographics. The application opportunities will occur each year for a September commencement date. Any supplier is who not successful at point of application to this tender provision will be able to reapply for provision from 2027/2028 onwards. CONTRACT TERM AND FORM The duration of the overarching Contracts is 1st September 2026 - 31st August 2030. There is an extension option available of annual increments not exceeding a maximum of two years (conclusion potentially 31st August 2032). Each further contract opportunity offered will be reduced by a term of one year to retain alignment with the conclusion date of 31st August 2030 (31st August 2032 should extension be applied).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074221-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 25 Jan 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WREXHAM |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL11 1AR |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham |
| Local authority | Wrexham |
| Electoral ward | Grosvenor |
| Westminster constituency | Wrexham |
| Delivery location | TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312110 - Child daycare services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 12:47 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074221-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074221-2026
  5th August 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.wrexham.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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