Framework Agreement for Provision of Welsh Government Childcare for 2 year olds in Powys.

Procurement reference

ITT_127017

Procurement description

Powys County Council ("the Council") is establishing a framework agreement for childcare settings to provide Welsh Government Childcare for 2 year olds in Powys.

The childcare programme is to ensure that all children from 2 years old, resident in Powys have access to free, high quality childcare for up to 2.5 hours per day, for a maximum of 12.5 hours per week.

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 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.

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

• UKL24 - Powys

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

15000000.00 GBP to 15000000.00GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

04 January 2027, 00:00AM to 31 March 2032, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 March 2034

Is a framework being established?

Yes

Is this an open framework scheme?

Yes

Powys County Council

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is this procurement under a special regime?

Light touch

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Open framework scheme end date (estimated)

31 March 2034, 23:59PM

Award method when using the framework

With reopening competition

Framework operation description

https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/

CPV classifications

• 80000000 - Education and training services
• 85000000 - Health and social work services

Delivery regions

• UKL24 - Powys

Lot value (estimated)

15000000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

15000000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

04 January 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 March 2032, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 March 2034, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

1 Year plus 1 Year at the councils discretion.

Participation

Award criteria

Tender submission deadline

27 October 2026, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

20 October 2026, 17:00PM

Date of award of contract

11 December 2026, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Is this a recurring procurement?

No

Publication date of next tender notice (estimated)

01 October 2033, 23:59PM

Languages that may be used for submission

• English
• Welsh