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title: "Flying Start Childcare"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-117756"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC"
published: "2022-08-03"
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# Flying Start Childcare

Buyer: RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-117756

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## Summary

Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC is currently in the award stage of the procurement process for the "Flying Start Childcare" contract, which pertains to the provision of childcare services for eligible children aged 2 to 3. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the initiative aims to establish an 'Approved List' of Care Inspectorate Wales registered childcare providers. The process grants flexibility for providers, allowing them to apply at any time to join the list, which will remain open for five years. The deadline for submitting expressions of interest was 21st February 2022, with the contract value estimated at £5,526,090. The service is categorised under general public services, specifically focussed on childcare and education within the Tonypandy region of the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for childcare providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are Care Inspectorate Wales registered. Businesses specialising in early years education, nursery provision, and related childcare services should consider competing for this contract. The Approved List model will enable multiple providers to be part of the scheme, enhancing competition and service diversity. The ongoing nature of the tender allows businesses to continuously enter the market, positioning themselves for sustainable growth in the childcare sector, catering to families in Rhondda Cynon Taf.

## Notice

Rhondda Cynon Taf are seeking to appoint a range of childcare providers who are Care Inspectorate Wales registered to deliver Flying Start Childcare for all eligible children aged 2 to 3. This process will operate as an 'Approved List' that will quality assure providers and their proposed childcare settings. In order to obtain a position on the 'Approved List' providers will need to pass a questionnaire. This tender process will remain open and available for its entirety, allowing providers and/or their settings to express their interest and apply to join at any time. Settings must be approved before any placements can be made

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Rhondda Cynon Taf are seeking to appoint a range of childcare providers who are Care Inspectorate Wales registered to deliver Flying Start Childcare for all eligible children aged 2 to 3. The services to be procured under this ITT are applicable to regulations 74-77 under chapter 3 for Social and other specific services known as "Light Touch Regime". Therefore, the Council is not obliged to comply with the full extent of the Regulations, only those parts which apply to the Light Touch Regime. This process will operate as an 'Approved List' that will quality assure providers and their proposed childcare settings. In order to obtain a position on the 'Approved List' providers will need to pass a questionnaire. This tender process will remain open and available for its entirety, allowing providers and/or their settings to express their interest and apply to join at any time. Settings must be approved before any placements can be made. The length of the Approved List shall initially be for 5 years and may be extended perpetually subject to funding and legal requirements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=117756 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,526,090 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC |
| Locality | TONYPANDY |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF40 2XX |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Cwm Clydach |
| Westminster constituency | Rhondda and Ogmore |
| Delivery location | TLL15 Central Valleys |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | CAMAU CYNTAF I DDYSGU CBC; CYLCH MEITHRIN BRONLLWYN; CYLCH MEITHRIN SEREN FACH; CYLCH MEITHRIN YNYSHIR & WATTSTOWN; LITTLE INSPIRATIONS; PARTNERIAETH CWM ELAI; RACHAEL'S PLAYHOUSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312110 - Child daycare services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=117756
- 20 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=117756

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN385709
  Flying Start Childcare - Rhondda Cynon Taf are seeking to appoint a range of childcare providers who are Care Inspectorate Wales registered to deliver Flying Start Childcare for all eligible children aged 2 to 3. This process will operate as an 'Approved List' that will quality assure providers and their proposed childcare settings. In order to obtain a position on the 'Approved List' providers will need to pass a questionnaire. This tender process will remain open and available for its entirety, allowing providers and/or their settings to express their interest and apply to join at any time. Settings must be approved before any placements can be made
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG406864
  Flying Start Childcare - Rhondda Cynon Taf are seeking to appoint a range of childcare providers who are Care Inspectorate Wales registered to deliver Flying Start Childcare for all eligible children aged 2 to 3. This process will operate as an 'Approved List' that will quality assure providers and their proposed childcare settings. In order to obtain a position on the 'Approved List' providers will need to pass a questionnaire. This tender process will remain open and available for its entirety, allowing providers and/or their settings to express their interest and apply to join at any time. Settings must be approved before any placements can be made

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-117756
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/

## Provenance

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