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title: "Framework Agreement for Flying Start Childcare Provision in Powys - Phase 2 Expansion"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-128411"
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buyer: "POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-04-17"
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# Framework Agreement for Flying Start Childcare Provision in Powys - Phase 2 Expansion

Buyer: POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-128411

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## Summary

The Powys County Council has completed the procurement process for a Framework Agreement for Flying Start Childcare Provision in Powys - Phase 2 Expansion. This tender was initiated by the Council under a pseudo framework agreement through a Open procedure. The Council aims to ensure high-quality childcare for eligible children in Welshpool, Llandrindod Wells, and Ystradgynlais. The procurement involves services for Education and falls under the Regional or Local Authority classification. The Council is actively engaging suppliers to expand the framework and may reopen it for future demand.

This procurement opportunity for childcare services in Powys provides a significant potential for SMEs to compete. The Council is awarding contracts for different lots, creating opportunities for businesses operating in maintained settings, non-maintained in school, non-maintained in private building, and childminder sectors. SMEs within the childcare sector or related industries in the specified postcode areas can leverage this tender to expand their business and contribute to early childhood development within the region.

## Notice

Powys County Council established a framework agreement for settings providing Flying Start Childcare. The Council is re-opening the Framework for providers in the Expansion Phase 2 areas: Welshpool, Llandrindod Wells and Ystradgynlais. The Flying Start programme is to ensure that all Flying Start eligible children resident within the specific postcode areas have access to free, high quality childcare for up to 2.5 hours per day, for a maximum of 12.5 hours per week. Children will start childcare from the term after their second birthday until the term after their third birthday. Flying Start eligible children and their families, will feel involved, informed, supported and empowered and each child will achieve tangible outcomes of: - Language Development - Cognitive Development- Social & Emotional Development - Physical Health- Reduced poverty - Early Identification of high needs The Council intends to let a pseudo framework agreement under Regulations 74 to 77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Light Touch Regime. The Council is awarding a framework, which allows flexibility while complying with Treaty principles of transparency and equal treatment of providers. ** Re-opening of the framework for Phase 2 Expansion** The Council may decide in future to re-open the framework to allow providers to join, should the Council need to meet demand.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Maintained Settings

Lot 1 - Maintained Settings

Lot 2 - Non-Maintained in School

Lot 2 - Non-Maintained in School

Lot 3 - Non-Maintained in Private Building

Lot 3 - Non-Maintained in Private Building

Lot 4 - Childminder

Lot 4 - Childminder

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=128411 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £280,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LLANDRINDOD WELLS |
| Post town | Llandrindod Wells |
| Postcode | LD1 5LG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL41 Mid Wales |
| Local authority | Powys |
| Electoral ward | Llandrindod South |
| Westminster constituency | Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe |
| Delivery location | TLL24 Powys |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | CEWRI BACH PRE SCHOOL; LITTLE STEPS; YSGOL FEITHRIN Y TRALLWNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 85312110 - Child daycare services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=128411
- 24 Jan 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=128411

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN425115
  Framework Agreement for Flying Start Childcare Provision in Powys - Phase 2 Expansion - Powys County Council established a framework agreement for settings providing Flying Start Childcare. The Council is re-opening the Framework for providers in the Expansion Phase 2 areas: Welshpool, Llandrindod Wells and Ystradgynlais. The Flying Start programme is to ensure that all Flying Start eligible children resident within the specific postcode areas have access to free, high quality childcare for up to 2.5 hours per day, for a maximum of 12.5 hours per week. Children will start childcare from the term after their second birthday until the term after their third birthday. Flying Start eligible children and their families, will feel involved, informed, supported and empowered and each child will achieve tangible outcomes of: - Language Development - Cognitive Development- Social & Emotional Development - Physical Health- Reduced poverty - Early Identification of high needs The Council intends to let a pseudo framework agreement under Regulations 74 to 77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Light Touch Regime. The Council is awarding a framework, which allows flexibility while complying with Treaty principles of transparency and equal treatment of providers. ** Re-opening of the framework for Phase 2 Expansion** The Council may decide in future to re-open the framework to allow providers to join, should the Council need to meet demand.
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR434488
  Framework Agreement for Flying Start Childcare Provision in Powys - Phase 2 Expansion - Powys County Council established a framework agreement for settings providing Flying Start Childcare. The Council is re-opening the Framework for providers in the Expansion Phase 2 areas: Welshpool, Llandrindod Wells and Ystradgynlais. The Flying Start programme is to ensure that all Flying Start eligible children resident within the specific postcode areas have access to free, high quality childcare for up to 2.5 hours per day, for a maximum of 12.5 hours per week. Children will start childcare from the term after their second birthday until the term after their third birthday. Flying Start eligible children and their families, will feel involved, informed, supported and empowered and each child will achieve tangible outcomes of: - Language Development - Cognitive Development- Social & Emotional Development - Physical Health- Reduced poverty - Early Identification of high needs The Council intends to let a pseudo framework agreement under Regulations 74 to 77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Light Touch Regime. The Council is awarding a framework, which allows flexibility while complying with Treaty principles of transparency and equal treatment of providers. ** Re-opening of the framework for Phase 2 Expansion** The Council may decide in future to re-open the framework to allow providers to join, should the Council need to meet demand.

## Notice URLs

- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-128411
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
- https://www.powys.gov.uk

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