Childcare Provision at Cwm Aber Infants and Junior School
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Caerphilly County Borough Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the provision of childcare services at Cwm Aber Infants and Junior School, focusing on services such as playgroups, after-school care, and potential enhanced services funded by programmes like Flying Start. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage and follows an open method tailored for services, with a maximum gross value of £18,000. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 3pm on 7 July 2025.
The services are situated in Hengoed, UK, and adhere to light-touch regulations applicable under Welsh devolved standards, operating from January 2026. This tender presents an exciting opportunity for businesses registered with Care Inspectorate Wales, including existing providers looking to expand, new providers, and childminders ready to form group-based provisions. With a focus on quality service delivery, seamless partnership with the school and parents, and creating an inclusive environment, this contract could significantly boost business growth within the childcare industry.
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) could find this opportunity particularly well-suited due to the competitive, open nature of the procurement process.
Cwm Aber Infants and Junior School have a demountable and canteen on the school site to support the delivery of childcare places to the children and families of the local area. The childcare places they would like to provide include:
- A morning and afternoon playgroup / wrap around in particular to support delivery of childcare places under Flying Start and the Childcare Offer for Wales.
- An After School Provision for children attending Cwm Aber Infant and Junior School The provider may also be required to deliver Enhanced Provision and Flying Start Outreach funded placements' The childcare provision would operate from the demountable for Flying Start and Childcare offer then the canteen for after school club (See site plan at Annex 2). The school Governing Body is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from childcare providers who are registered with Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) to develop this provision. The EOI is open to existing providers who wish to develop new satellite provisions, new providers and to childminders who wish to register as a group-based provision for 2-year-olds and upwards. It is anticipated that this provision will be registered ready for delivery from January 2026. Expressions of Interest should be no more than 1000 words and should demonstrate how you intend to deliver the service as described in Annex 1 below. Please ensure you cover the following points in your response:
- How you intend to offer a seamless quality service
- How you will work closely with the school
- How you will work in partnership with parents, school staff, other professionals and those with parental responsibility to keep them informed of a child's time at the childcare provision?
- Your vision of a high quality and inclusive environment both indoor and out. Please also include:
- Business Plan showing finances, sustainability, marketing, etc. Expressions of Interest should be addressed to Bethan Davies, Head Teacher.
Daviesb1028@caerphillysch.gov.uk and arrive no later than 3pm on 07 July 2025 Once read, those who meet the requirements will be invited to interview. A Licence to Occupy will be drawn up between the school and the successful Childcare provider. Full details can be found in the attached EOI documents
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