Scope
Reference
Proc-25-51
Description
Information & Engagement Sessions relating to the Procurement Process of Non-Maintained Funded Early Education & Flying Start Childcare, including Childminders.
Wrexham County Borough Council is reviewing the existing framework for the above provision(s) with the intention to publish to the Market in 2026.
Wrexham County Borough Council will be offering a number of Information & Engagement sessions for all interested suppliers.
Please note: Since the last procurement exercise there have been changes in legislation which may impact the way you apply to work with Wrexham County Borough Council. There have also been changes to the requirements for delivery of Flying Start and Non-Maintained Funded Early Education.
As a result, WCBC would strongly recommend that any provider, including current providers who are interested in offering either or both provisions detailed, should attend an information session to ensure they understand the requirements of both application and contract provision.
Details of the sessions are available below, when registering please provide the names and contact details of the representatives attending. Regarding the in-person session, a minimum requirement of 10 attendees is needed to proceed with the event.
SESSIONS AVAILABLE
Friday 7th November 2025
Registration Deadline: Wednesday 5th November 12 noon
13:00 - 14:30 via Microsoft Teams
Wednesday 12th November 2025
Registration Deadline: Monday 10th November 12 noon
13:00 - 14:30 via Microsoft Teams
Wednesday 12th November 2025
Registration Deadline: Monday 10th November 12 noon
18:30 - 20:00 in person
Flying Start Offices,
Hafod Y Wern Old school site,
Deva Way,
Wrexham.
LL13 9HD
Tuesday 18th November 2025
Registration Deadline: Friday 14th November 12 noon
18:30 - 20:00 via Microsoft Teams
Wednesday 19th November 2025
Registration Deadline: Monday 17th November 12 noon
10:00 - 11:30 via Microsoft Teams
Monday 24th November 2025
Registration Deadline: Friday 21st November 12 noon
18:30 - 20:00 via Microsoft Teams
To register your attendance at one of the above sessions then please email procurement on procurement@wrexham.gov.uk to confirm a place.
For virtual meetings - Confirmation and details of how to log in to the meeting will be circulated after the deadline date.
*** WCBC RESERVE TO RIGHT TO CANCEL OR REARRANGE SESSIONS DEPENDANT ON ATTENDEE NUMBERS. ***
Total value (estimated)
- £4,004,000 excluding VAT
- £4,804,800 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029
- Possible extension to 31 August 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85312110 - Child daycare services
Contract locations
- UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
Engagement
Engagement deadline
5 November 2025
Engagement process description
Pre Market Engagement
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
4 February 2026
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Wrexham County Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJHN-6516-JQNZ
Commissioning Procurement and Contract Management Unit
Wrexham
LL11 1AR
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1978292807
Email: procurement@wrexham.gov.uk
Region: UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales