Social and other specific services – public contracts
Prior information notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
City & County of Swansea
Civic Centre
Swansea
SA1 3SN
UK
Contact person: Lisa Evans
Telephone: +44 7966230649
E-mail: procurement@swansea.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL18
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusiness
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0254
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Lot 1 - Flying Start Childcare Expansion (FSCE) - Welsh and English medium Full Day Care and Sessional Care.
Reference number: CCS/22/309
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85312110
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
You are invited to attend to gain information regarding Swansea Council’s aim to procure high-quality, part-time, funded childcare places with local CIW registered childcare providers. This is in line with the Welsh Government’s Programme for Government phased expansion of Early Years provision for all 2–3-year-olds in Wales, with particular emphasis on Welsh medium provision.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
.01
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85312100
85312110
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL18
Main site or place of performance:
Swansea
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Swansea Council are aiming to procure high-quality, part-time, funded, Flying Start Childcare Expansion places with local CIW registered childcare providers. This is to provide childcare for all eligible 2–3-year-olds, for 2 ½ hours a day, for a maximum of 5 days a week, for a maximum of 39 weeks, in line with school terms. Childcare providers will be placed on a framework, where parents will be able to choose a childcare provider. Therefore there is no guarantee of the take up of childcare places.
The publication of this notice does not signify the beginning of any formal procurement process and does not constitute a commitment by the Council to undertake any future procurement process.
The Council may withdraw or amend any information contained in this notice at any time and without notice
II.2.14) Additional information
Additional Info
All suppliers that pass all the minimum thresholds set out in the Supplier Suitability Questionnaire will be appointed on to the framework. It is expected that the Framework Contractors within Lots 1 & 2 will be allocated work during the framework period, however the Council makes no guarantee of work.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
31/07/2023
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Lot 2 - Flying Start Childcare Expansion (FSCE) - Welsh and English medium Childminders.
Reference number: CCS/22/309
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85312110
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
You are invited to attend to gain information regarding Swansea Council’s aim to procure high-quality, part-time, funded childcare places with local CIW registered childcare providers. This is in line with the Welsh Government’s Programme for Government phased expansion of Early Years provision for all 2–3-year-olds in Wales, with particular emphasis on Welsh medium provision.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
.01
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85312100
85312110
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL18
Main site or place of performance:
Swansea
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Swansea Council are aiming to procure high-quality, part-time, funded, Flying Start Childcare Expansion places with local CIW registered childcare providers. This is to provide childcare for all eligible 2–3-year-olds, for 2 ½ hours a day, for a maximum of 5 days a week, for a maximum of 39 weeks, in line with school terms. Childcare providers will be placed on a framework, where parents will be able to choose a childcare provider. Therefore there is no guarantee of the take up of childcare places.
The publication of this notice does not signify the beginning of any formal procurement process and does not constitute a commitment by the Council to undertake any future procurement process.
The Council may withdraw or amend any information contained in this notice at any time and without notice
II.2.14) Additional information
All suppliers that pass all the minimum thresholds set out in the Supplier Suitability Questionnaire will be appointed on to the framework. It is expected that the Framework Contractors within Lots 1 & 2 will be allocated work during the framework period, however the Council makes no guarantee of work.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
30/06/2023
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Registration Details
Swansea Council Early Years Programmes Team, Market Engagement – sharing learning and next steps - 29th March 2023:-
Please register your interest by emailing FIS@swansea.gov.uk
by 27th March 2023 stating which session you would like to attend. -
Event 1 - Wednesday 29th March 2023, 10.00 - 11.30
This event will be delivered virtually via Microsoft Teams and we recommend that you join via a laptop/desktop so that it will be easier for you to type and use chat functionality.
Event 2 - Wednesday 29th March 2023 arrival from 18.00, meeting starts 18.30 - 20.00
An in-person event will be held at George Hall, Guildhall, Swansea, SA1 4PE
Please note you will not be required to attend both events as Swansea Council will be covering the same items during both sessions.
The purpose of this event will be:
To provide more information about our commissioning model
To Provide a timeframe and the next steps.
Business Wales will attend both the events and provide information on how they can support potential suppliers who wish to be added to the Framework. They can provide support and guidance on all aspects of the tendering process and can look at creating support packages to the potential suppliers E.g. Getting tender ready (registering on Sell2Wales and using eTenderWales). Live tender session or 1-2-1 appointments and much more.
The tender opportunity will be published on eTenderWales in the coming weeks, the tender documents are not currently available on eTenderWales. The Market Engagement Events are to provide information to all potential bidders prior to the tender opportunity being published on eTenderWales.
(WA Ref:129807)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/03/2023