Scope
Reference
CCBC/PS2786/25/HS
Description
Early Years has a requirement for Childcare Provision at Trinant and Ty Coch. Early Years as outlined in the tender notice and tender documents
Total value (estimated)
- £30,000 excluding VAT
- £36,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85312110 - Child daycare services
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 80100000 - Primary education services
Contract locations
- UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Not the same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Ty Coch
Description
CCBC Early Years has a childcare facility located in the heart of the Upper Rhymney community, close to the Upper Rhymney Primary School. We are looking for a provider to occupy the setting to develop a high-quality Flying Start Provision alongside Early Years Education provision. This provision will be a part time morning provision. This facility could be potentially registered for up to 20 children to support the delivery of Flying Start childcare and Early Years education places to the children and families of the local area.
The new provider will need to support the delivery of funded childcare places under Flying Start and Early Years Education places as well as be open to fee paying parents. The provider will also be required to support Enhanced provision where appropriate.
The provision consists of 2 large childcare rooms (joined) with toilets, plus an office, outdoor area and kitchen area. Full details are in the ITT
We require:
• As a priority morning Early Years Education places for Rising 3's in the Spring and Summer Terms only.
• A morning playgroup in particular to support delivery of the Flying Start Programme for 2-year-olds as per the Welsh Government Flying Start Guidelines and,
We are inviting applications from childcare providers who are registered with Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) to develop this provision. We are 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 potentially be registered ready for Flying Start delivery September 2025 and ready for delivery of Early Years Education Places by January 2026.
A Licence to Occupy Agreement will be drawn up between CCBC and the successful Childcare provider.
Annex 1
The Facility:
The childcare will be delivered from the Childcare facility which is located in 100 Ty Coch House, Upper Rhymney, Tredegar, NP22 5DJ.
It should be noted that CCBC Flying Start operates in the facility in the afternoons.
Morning sessions will run before 11.20 and hand over to CCBC staff will take place at 11.50 to allow for set up of the afternoon session. Note: Early Years Education sessions are 2 hours per day and Flying Start Sessions are 2.5 hours per day.
All furnishings and equipment for delivery of childcare, including play equipment, play consumables, health and safety materials relating to play and activities and a first aid kit etc. is included. The furnishings remain the property of Caerphilly Early Years and cannot be removed or sold. An Itinerary of all items included will be provided.
The Childcare Provider is responsible for complying with all relevant legislation and standards.
Facilities offered:
• Bespoke Childcare facility consisting of two Childcare rooms that are set up to deliver Playgroup,
• Access to a secure outdoors area
• Secure access to the site
• Toilet facilities and nappy changing facilities for younger children
• Kitchen area for snack making and safe storage of kitchen equipment and consumables. Kitchen area will need to be rated by environmental health.
• A setting which meets Inclusion requirements
• Storage
• Furnishings including Community Playthings furniture (adaptable for different ages)
• Adult / disabled toilets
• A shared Office space.
A Licence to Occupy will be negotiated between the provider and CCBC, outlining use and occupancy fees.
Full details are on the tender Pack ITT
Lot value (estimated)
- £15,000 excluding VAT
- £18,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2030
- 5 years
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Trinant - Trinant Flying Start
Description
CCBC Early Years, has a childcare facility located in the heart of the Trinant community, close to the Trinant Primary School. We are looking for a provider to occupy the setting to develop a high-quality Flying Start Provision with the opportunity to also offer Wraparound and Out of School Club provision. This facility could be potentially registered for up to 20 children to support the delivery of childcare places to the children and families of the local area.
The new provider will need to support the delivery of funded childcare places under Flying Start and the Childcare Offer for Wales (where applicable) as well as be open to fee paying parents. The provider will also be required to support Enhanced provision where appropriate.
The provision consists of 2 large childcare rooms with toilets, plus an office and kitchen area.
We require:
• As a priority a playgroup in particular to support delivery of the Flying Start Programme for 2-year-olds as per the Welsh Government Flying Start Guidelines.
• There may also be an opportunity, if the demand supports it, to offer childcare places under the Childcare Offer for Wales
We are inviting applications from childcare providers who are registered with Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) to develop this provision. We are 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 potentially be registered ready for delivery as soon as possible.
A Licence to Occupy Agreement will be drawn up between the Council and the successful Childcare Service Provider.
The Facility:
The childcare will be delivered from the Childcare facility which is located in Trinant Health Centre. Trinant Address is:
Trinant Flying Start
Trinant Terrace
Pentwyn
Crumlin
NP11 3JJ
All furnishings and equipment for delivery of childcare, including play equipment, play consumables, health and safety materials relating to play and activities and a first aid kit etc. is included. The furnishings remain the property of Caerphilly Early Years and cannot be removed or sold. An Itinerary of all items included will be provided.
The Childcare Provider is responsible for complying with all relevant legislation and standards.
Facilities offered:
• Bespoke Childcare facility consisting of two Childcare rooms that could be set up to deliver Playgroup, Wraparound and After School club
• Access to a secure outdoors area
• Secure access to the site
• Toilet facilities and nappy changing facilities for younger children
• Kitchen area for snack making and safe storage of kitchen equipment and consumables. Kitchen area will need to be rated by environmental health.
• A setting which meets Inclusion requirements
• Storage
• Furnishings including Community Playthings furniture (adaptable for different ages)
• Adult / disabled toilets
• An Office.
Full details are in the ITT
Lot value (estimated)
- £15,000 excluding VAT
- £18,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 31 August 2030
- 4 years, 11 months
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 2. Ty Coch
Lot 1. Trinant - Trinant Flying Start
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
6 June 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
11 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Three Stage Process
Stage One - Conditions of Participation - Pass / Fail questions
Stage Two - Quality - Interview 100%
Stage Three - Pre Deliver checks
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Caerphilly County Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWHP-2369-JPYL
Penallta House, Tredomen Park
Hengoed
CF82 7PG
United Kingdom
Contact name: Helen Sellwood
Telephone: +441443863282
Email: sellwhl@caerphilly.gov.uk
Website: http://www.caerphilly.gov.uk
Region: UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales