--- title: "Provision of Childcare for Vale of Glamorgan Council Flying Start Scheme in Colcot, Barry, Vale of G" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-145003" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-145003" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-145003.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-145003.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-04" --- # Provision of Childcare for Vale of Glamorgan Council Flying Start Scheme in Colcot, Barry, Vale of G Buyer: VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-145003 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-145003) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-145003.json) ## Summary The Vale of Glamorgan Council is seeking to procure high-quality childcare services for the Flying Start scheme in the Colcot, Barry area. This initiative, which targets children aged 2-3 years old from disadvantaged communities, is part of a Welsh Government programme designed to improve early childhood outcomes. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open procurement method. Key deadlines include a submission deadline on 5th November 2024, with the award decision expected by 26th November 2024. Businesses interested in participating should note that the Council has committed to sustainability and working with suppliers who support their Net Zero Carbon journey. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the childcare and early education industry, especially those specialising in services for young children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Providers with expertise in managing inclusive, community-focused childcare programmes are particularly well-suited to compete. The contract is notable for its alignment with governmental goals to improve early childhood development and its potential for long-term partnerships. Consortia bids are welcomed, offering scope for smaller providers to pool resources and expertise to meet the tender requirements efficiently. ## Notice The Vale of Glamorgan Council ("The Council") wishes to purchase a childcare provision for Flying Start in the Colcot, Barry area ("The Service").The Flying Start programme in the Vale of Glamorgan is a Welsh Government initiative providing families with children aged 0-3 years with a range of intensive prevention services.The provision of high-quality childcare for children from 2-3 years of age is the centrepiece of the service delivered under the Flying Start initiative. The quality childcare provision focuses on children living in disadvantaged communities and aims to improve their outcomes in preparation for school and in the long term.Childcare Providers will be required to provide a childcare place to all eligible 2-3-year-old children living within the Colcot, Barry area, from the term after their second birthday to the term after they turn three years old (which is deemed as a 'free placement,' but funded through Flying Start payment processes to nurseries).NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=145003. "The Vale of Glamorgan Council has declared a Climate and Nature emergency and is committed to working with suppliers that contribute to our journey towards Net Zero Carbon"Mae Cyngor Bro Morgannwg wedi datgan argyfwng Hinsawdd a Natur ac mae wedi ymrwymo i weithio gyda chyflenwyr sy'n cyfrannu at ein taith tuag at Ddi-Garbon Net"(WA Ref:145003)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145003 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL | | Locality | BARRY | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF63 4RU | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Vale of Glamorgan | | Electoral ward | Castleland | | Westminster constituency | Vale of Glamorgan | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people - 85312100 - Daycare services - 85312110 - Child daycare services - 85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people ## Release History - 4 Oct 2024 at 13:09 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145003 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=OCT492130&idx=1 4th October 2024 - Flying Start ITT - Colcot ## Notice URLs - http://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=145003 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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