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

Details

Value
£15,000,000
Topic
Education and training services
Published
24 September 2026
Submission
27 October 2026in 1 month

Tender 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.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Tender published24 September 2026
    Current notice
  2. Next: Submission date27 October 2026in 1 month

About the buyer

Powys County Council is a local authority serving mid Wales, and publishes a dedicated guide for businesses wanting to sell to the council. Suppliers must register on the Central Digital Platform for a Unique Supplier ID before they can bid for contracts. Business Wales runs joint training sessions helping suppliers register on the platform and meet the new requirements. Meet the Buyer events introduce construction and highways contractors to upcoming contracts and frameworks. A Supply Chain Sustainability Portal supports social care providers with carbon reduction planning, expanding to all suppliers.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of Powys County Council's contract awards have been in health and social work, construction work and repair and maintenance.

Relevant CPV codes

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

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