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title: "Framework Agreement for Flying Start Childcare Provision in Powys - Phase 2b Expansion 2024"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-140294"
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buyer: "POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-08"
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# Framework Agreement for Flying Start Childcare Provision in Powys - Phase 2b Expansion 2024

Buyer: POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-140294

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## Summary

Powys County Council established a framework agreement for settings providing Flying Start Childcare in the Expansion Phase 2b areas of Llanbadarn Fawr, Machynlleth, and Llanelwedd. The aim is to ensure that all Flying Start eligible children 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. The framework agreement, compliant with Public Contract Regulations 2015 under the Light Touch Regime, provides flexibility and adheres to the principles of transparency and equal treatment. The award, which is now complete, involves suppliers including Machynlleth Community Childrens Project Ltd, Cylch Meithrin Machynlleth, and Little Acorns Crossgates, with contracts signed on 3 July 2024, each worth £190,000. The industry category is education, and the procurement method was an open procedure.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs in the childcare and early education sector. Providers in the specified regions will benefit from the re-opening of the framework, allowing additional suppliers to join and support the increased demand. Businesses that offer high-quality childcare services and are keen to contribute to the development of children's language, cognitive, social, emotional skills, and overall physical health will be well-suited to compete. Such a framework not only promotes business stability through long-term contracts but also fosters community engagement and supports the reduction of poverty by offering essential services to local families.

## 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 2b areas: Llanbadarn Fawr, Machynlleth and Llanelwedd. 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 2b Expansion 2024** 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=140294 |
| 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 | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £190,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £190,000 |

## 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 | CYLCH MEITHRIN MACHYNLLETH; LITTLE ACORNS CROSSGATES; MACHYNLLETH COMMUNITY CHILDRENS PROJECT |

## 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

- 8 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=140294
- 26 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=140294

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR472412
  Framework Agreement for Flying Start Childcare Provision in Powys - Phase 2b Expansion 2024 - 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 2b areas: Llanbadarn Fawr, Machynlleth and Llanelwedd. 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 2b Expansion 2024** 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=AUG487178
  Framework Agreement for Flying Start Childcare Provision in Powys - Phase 2b Expansion 2024 - 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 2b areas: Llanbadarn Fawr, Machynlleth and Llanelwedd. 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 2b Expansion 2024** 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-140294
- https://en.powys.gov.uk/
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
- https://www.powys.gov.uk

## Provenance

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