Childcare framework for two-year-olds in Powys

Framework Agreement for Provision of Welsh Government Childcare for 2 year olds in Powys. First published: 24 September 2026 Last modified: 24 September 2026 Version: 1 Notice type: UK4 OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052372 Published by: Powys County Council Authority ID: AA0354 Publication date: 24 September 2026 Deadline date: 27 October 2026 Abstract 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. Full notice text Scope 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 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/ Lots Divided into 1 lots Lot number: 1 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 Conditions Economic Conditions of participation See tender documents Conditions Economic Conditions of participation See tender documents Award criteria Type: quality Name Technical Description See tender documents Weighting: 100.00 Weighting type: percentageExact Submission 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