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

This contract is being procured under the Light Touch Regime in accordance with Section 15 of the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement is conducted under Section 9 of the Act and is governed by the Procurement (Wales) Regulations 2024, which apply to light touch contracts for specified services.

The Council is awarding a contract, 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)

15000000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

15000000.00 GBP Including VAT

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

Open framework scheme end date (estimated)

31 March 2034, 23:59PM

Maximum number of suppliers

100

Award method when using the framework

With reopening competition

CPV classifications

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

Delivery regions

• UKL24 - Powys

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 plus 1 year at the councils discretion

Participation

Award criteria

Payment terms

See Tender documentation

Description of risks to contract performance

See Tender documentation

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

25 September 2026

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/ITT_127017 Framework Agreement for Provision of Welsh Government Childcare for 2 year olds in Powys.

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Is this a recurring procurement?

No

Publication date of next tender notice (estimated)

01 September 2033, 23:59PM

Languages that may be used for submission

• English
• Welsh