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Framework Agreement for Early Years Pre-School Education Provision in Powys

Powys
Published 8 Apr, 2025
Contract Value
£9,134,500
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Overview

Summary, notice description and lot information

Summary of the contracting process

Powys County Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for a framework agreement for Early Years Pre-School Education Provision in Powys. This falls under the education industry category. The council aims to engage suitably qualified and experienced organisations to provide early years education to all three and four-year-olds in the region.

The contract is categorised under multiple lots covering various areas such as Brecon, Bro Hyddgen, and others. The total estimated contract value is £9,134,500. The tender submission deadline is 13 November 2024, with the new contracts starting from September 2025 and lasting five years, with potential extensions.

To comply with the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations 2015, the procurement method is an open procedure allowing for electronic submission. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in early childhood education services. Companies possessing expertise in providing comprehensive educational programmes and meeting regulatory standards will find this tender particularly beneficial.

The framework's structure, with multiple lots, means that organisations can submit bids for specific catchment areas, thereby enabling small to medium-sized enterprises to compete for localised contracts. This tender is also advantageous for businesses aiming to expand their service offerings within the Powys region. Given the flexible and transparent nature of the framework agreement, this tender could serve as a reliable revenue stream for the next several years.

Notice Description

Powys County Council (the Council) has engaged with suitably qualified and experienced organisations for Early Years Pre School Education Provision in Powys. Since September 2017, Powys early years education has been provided via contracted early years settings. From September 2025, the Council has awarded new framework for four years.

All 3 and 4 year olds will have access to up to 10 hours of Early Years Education per week during term time. The new funding formula implemented in April 2024 5 GBP per hour per child. The provision will be split into catchment area lots.

Providers could bid for more than one setting under either a single lot or under more than one lot. Please note, however, this may result in a partial award and will not provide an advantage over other, single, bids. Lots: Lot 1 - Brecon Lot 2 - Bro Hyddgen Lot 3 - Builth Wells Lot 4 - Caereinion Lot 5 - Crickhowell Lot 6 - Gwernyfed Lot 7 - John Beddoes Lot 8 - Llandrindod Wells Lot 9 - Llanfyllin Lot 10 - Llanidloes Lot 11 - Maesydderwen Lot 12 - Newtown Lot 13 - Welshpool Framework Agreement length - 4 years plus an option to extend for a further 1 year at the Council's discretion.

Contract duration - Individual setting contract lengths - 5 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years at the Council's discretion. The Council has let a pseudo 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.

The Council may decide in future to re-open the framework to allow providers to join, should the Council need to meet demand. Bidders should be aware there is a separate ITT to submit a tender in Welsh, please see ITT_113337.

Lot Information13 Lots
1Lot 2 - Bro Hyddgen
Complete

Lot 2 - Bro Hyddgen

2Lot 3 - Builth Wells
Complete

Lot 3 - Builth Wells

3Lot 4 - Caereinion
Complete

Lot 4 - Caereinion

4Lot 5 - Crickhowell
Complete

Lot 5 - Crickhowell

5Lot 6 - Gwernyfed
Complete

Lot 6 - Gwernyfed

6Lot 7 - John Beddoes
Complete

Lot 7 - John Beddoes

7Lot 8 - Llandrindod Wells
Complete

Lot 8 - Llandrindod Wells

8Lot 9 - Llanfyllin
Complete

Lot 9 - Llanfyllin

9Lot 10 - Llanidloes
Complete

Lot 10 - Llanidloes

10Lot 11 - Maesydderwen
Complete

Lot 11 - Maesydderwen

11Lot 12 - Newtown
Complete

Lot 12 - Newtown

12Lot 13 - Welshpool
Complete

Lot 13 - Welshpool

13Lot 1 - Brecon
Complete

Lot 1 - Brecon

Procurement Classification

Notice type, method, and CPV codes

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-144919
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Awardee Scale
SME
Current Stage
Award

Contract Values

Financial information and value estimates

Tender Value
£9,134,500
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,134,500

Contract duration information not available.

Key Dates

Publication, submission, and award timeline

Notice Status

Current status of tender, lots, awards, and contracts

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority

Buyer organisation and contact details

PCC
POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL
Services
Contact Name
Angela Williams
LLANDRINDOD WELLS
LD1 5LG
Wales
Wales
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales

Awarded Supplier

Supplier who was awarded this contract

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Not specifiedAwarded
SME
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Number of Suppliers
66
Awards Value
Not specified

Documents & Links

External resources and data downloads

Notice Documents
Framework Agreement for Early Years Pre-School Education Provision in Powys - Powys County Council (the Council) is seeking to engage with suitably qualified and experienced organisations for Early Years Pre School Education Provision in Powys. Since September 2017, Powys early years education has been provided via contracted early years settings. From September 2025, the Council will be seeking to award new contracts for the next five years. All 3 and 4 year olds will have access to up to 10 hours of Early Years Education per week during term time. The new funding formula implemented in April 2024 5 GBP per hour per child. The provision will be split into catchment area lots. If you have the intention to bid for more than one setting under either a single lot or under more than one lot, please ensure the applications are kept separate. Please note, however, this may result in a partial award and will not provide an advantage over other, single, bids. Lots: Lot 1 - Brecon Lot 2 - Bro Hyddgen Lot 3 - Builth Wells Lot 4 - Caereinion Lot 5 - Crickhowell Lot 6 - Gwernyfed Lot 7 - John Beddoes Lot 8 - Llandrindod Wells Lot 9 - Llanfyllin Lot 10 - Llanidloes Lot 11 - Maesydderwen Lot 12 - Newtown Lot 13 - Welshpool Framework Agreement length - 4 years plus an option to extend for a further 1 year at the Council's discretion. Contract duration - Individual setting contract lengths - 5 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years at the Council's discretion. The Council intends to let a pseudo 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. The Council may decide in future to re-open the framework to allow providers to join, should the Council need to meet demand. Bidders should be aware there is a separate ITT to submit a tender in Welsh, please see ITT_113337.
sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx
Framework Agreement for Early Years Pre-School Education Provision in Powys - Powys County Council (the Council) has engaged with suitably qualified and experienced organisations for Early Years Pre School Education Provision in Powys. Since September 2017, Powys early years education has been provided via contracted early years settings. From September 2025, the Council has awarded new framework for four years. All 3 and 4 year olds will have access to up to 10 hours of Early Years Education per week during term time. The new funding formula implemented in April 2024 5 GBP per hour per child. The provision will be split into catchment area lots. Providers could bid for more than one setting under either a single lot or under more than one lot. Please note, however, this may result in a partial award and will not provide an advantage over other, single, bids. Lots: Lot 1 - Brecon Lot 2 - Bro Hyddgen Lot 3 - Builth Wells Lot 4 - Caereinion Lot 5 - Crickhowell Lot 6 - Gwernyfed Lot 7 - John Beddoes Lot 8 - Llandrindod Wells Lot 9 - Llanfyllin Lot 10 - Llanidloes Lot 11 - Maesydderwen Lot 12 - Newtown Lot 13 - Welshpool Framework Agreement length - 4 years plus an option to extend for a further 1 year at the Council's discretion. Contract duration - Individual setting contract lengths - 5 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years at the Council's discretion. The Council has let a pseudo 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. The Council may decide in future to re-open the framework to allow providers to join, should the Council need to meet demand. Bidders should be aware there is a separate ITT to submit a tender in Welsh, please see ITT_113337.
sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx
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