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

What the buyer is asking for

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.

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Timeline

4 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice publishedyesterday

   24 Sept 2026, 15:56 BST
2. Clarification questions byin 25 days

   20 Oct 2026, 17:00 BST
3. Submission deadlinein 32 days

   27 Oct 2026, 12:00 GMT
4. Award decision expected byin 77 days

   11 Dec 2026, 23:59 GMT

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Notice history

3 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender

1. Pipeline or early engagement notice23 Sept 2026, 10:54 BST090002-2026
2. Pipeline or early engagement notice24 Sept 2026, 14:52 BST090642-2026
3. Tender notice24 Sept 2026, 15:56 BST090698-2026

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