--- title: "Provision of Childcare for Vale of Glamorgan Council Flying Start Scheme in Colcot, Barry, Vale of G" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-145717" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-145717" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-145717.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-145717.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-01" --- # 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-145717 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-145717) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-145717.json) ## Summary The Vale of Glamorgan Council is inviting tenders for the provision of childcare services under the Flying Start Scheme in Colcot, Barry. This initiative, aimed at families with children aged 0-3 years, requires high-quality childcare for 2-3-year-old children in disadvantaged communities to improve their long-term outcomes. The procurement stage is currently at the Tender phase, with an open procurement method. Interested parties must submit their electronic responses by 5th November 2024, and the award will be finalised by 26th November 2024. The procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category, specifically focusing on daycare services for children and young people. This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for childcare providers specialising in early years education and support. Businesses that can deliver high-quality, inclusive care and demonstrate a commitment to the Council’s Net Zero Carbon initiatives will be well-placed to compete. The contract is suitable for consortia bidding, which allows multiple providers to combine their strengths and bid collectively. Companies with experience in delivering services under similar conditions, particularly within the framework of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE), are encouraged to participate. This is a valuable opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector and contribute to a significant community initiative. ## 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=145717.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. "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"The Council believes that its current contract is subject to TUPE ("Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 as amended" and related enactments). Bidders must obtain their own independent legal advice to satisfy themselves of the applicability of the regulations(WA Ref:145717)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=145717 | | 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 | 1 Nov 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 - 1 Nov 2024 at 11:42 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145717 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV493756&idx=1 1st November 2024 - Appendix 01 - Invitation to Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=145717.The - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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