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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.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABERMULE BUSY-BEES CHILDCARE LTD | 11302152 | - | 1 lot Lot 12 - Newtown | - |
| ALLSORTS NURSERY C.I.C. | 14432828 | - | 1 lot Lot 5 - Crickhowell | - |
| Bechan Bach | - | - | 1 lot Lot 4 - Caereinion | - |
| Berriew pre school and toddler group | CE014403 | - | 2 lots Lot 12 - Newtown · Lot 13 - Welshpool | - |
| Buttington Trewern Playgroup | - | - | 1 lot Lot 13 - Welshpool | - |
| Camau Bach | - | - | 1 lot Lot 1 - Brecon | - |
| Carreghofa School | - | - | 1 lot Lot 9 - Llanfyllin | - |
| Cewri Bach Pre School | - | - | 1 lot Lot 11 - Maesydderwen | - |
| Churchstoke Little Explorers | Charity Commission: 1188877 | - | 1 lot Lot 13 - Welshpool | - |
| Croco-Doco-Dile Playgroup | - | - | 1 lot Lot 10 - Llanidloes | - |
| Curious World Day Nursery | - | - | 1 lot Lot 12 - Newtown | - |
| Cwtsh Caersws | - | - | 1 lot Lot 10 - Llanidloes | - |
| Cylch Meithrin Llanbrynmair | Charity Commission: 1186313 | - | 1 lot Lot 2 - Bro Hyddgen | - |
| Cylch Meithrin Llanfair Caereinion | Charity Commission: 1190875 | - | 1 lot Lot 4 - Caereinion | - |
| Cylch Meithrin Llanfyllin | Charity Commission: 1187943 | - | 1 lot Lot 9 - Llanfyllin | - |
| CYLCH MEITHRIN MACHYNLLETH | Charity Commission: 1187512 | - | 1 lot Lot 2 - Bro Hyddgen | - |
| Cylch Meithrin Penybont Fawr | - | - | 1 lot Lot 9 - Llanfyllin | - |
| CYLCH MEITHRIN PONTROBERT | Charity Commission: 1185890 | - | 1 lot Lot 4 - Caereinion | - |
| Cylch Meithrin Rhaeadr | Charity Commission: 1186086 | - | 1 lot Lot 10 - Llanidloes | - |
| Cylch Meithrin Trannon | Charity Commission: 1189236 | - | 1 lot Lot 10 - Llanidloes | - |
| Cylch Meithrin Y Drenewydd | Charity Commission: 1184153 | - | 1 lot Lot 12 - Newtown | - |
| CYLCH YN YR YSGOL | Charity Commission: 1166766 | - | 1 lot Lot 3 - Builth Wells | - |
| DECHRAU DISGLAIR | - | - | 1 lot Lot 11 - Maesydderwen | - |
| Derw Bach | Charity Commission: 1213681 | - | 1 lot Lot 12 - Newtown | - |
| Dreigiau bach y bannau | - | - | 1 lot Lot 1 - Brecon | - |
| Enfys Fach Nursery | Charity Commission: 1173593 | - | 1 lot Lot 1 - Brecon | - |
| First Steps Nursery | - | - | 1 lot Lot 8 - Llandrindod Wells | - |
| Forden playgroup | - | - | 1 lot Lot 13 - Welshpool | - |
| Guilsfield Playgroup | - | - | 1 lot Lot 13 - Welshpool | - |
| Happitots 3+ Setting Welshpool Church in Wales Primary | - | - | 1 lot Lot 13 - Welshpool | - |
| HOPE DAY NURSERY C.I.C. | 12211328 | - | 1 lot Lot 12 - Newtown | - |
| Jigsaw Preschool | Charity Commission: 1155860 | - | 1 lot Lot 8 - Llandrindod Wells | - |
| kerry playgroup | Charity Commission: 1037882 | - | 1 lot Lot 12 - Newtown | - |
| Knighton Children's Centre | - | - | 1 lot Lot 7 - John Beddoes | - |
| Little Acorns | CCNI: NIC108558 | - | 1 lot Lot 8 - Llandrindod Wells | - |
| LITTLE ACORNS CHILDREN’S DAYCARE LTD | 13046084 | - | 1 lot Lot 13 - Welshpool | - |
| LITTLE HEROES NURSERY LTD | 12690864 | - | 1 lot Lot 10 - Llanidloes | - |
| Little Sparks | - | - | 1 lot Lot 5 - Crickhowell | - |
| Little Stars Maesyrhandir | - | - | 1 lot Lot 12 - Newtown | - |
| Little Stars Pre-School | - | - | 1 lot Lot 6 - Gwernyfed | - |
| Little Steps | - | - | 1 lot Lot 11 - Maesydderwen | - |
| Llanelwedd Church in Wales Primary School | - | - | 1 lot Lot 3 - Builth Wells | - |
| Llanfyllin PreSchool Playgroup | Charity Commission: 1047627 | - | 1 lot Lot 9 - Llanfyllin | - |
| Llangynidr pre-school | - | - | 1 lot Lot 5 - Crickhowell | - |
| Llansantffraid Ladybirds | - | - | 1 lot Lot 9 - Llanfyllin | - |
| Llyswen Ladybirds 3+ Setting | - | - | 1 lot Lot 6 - Gwernyfed | - |
| MACHYNLLETH COMMUNITY CHILDREN'S PROJECT LTD. | Charity Commission: 1043102 Companies House: 02714750 | - | 1 lot Lot 2 - Bro Hyddgen | - |
| MALDWYN NURSERY & FAMILY CENTRE | 02573297 | - | 1 lot Lot 12 - Newtown | - |
| MEIFOD PRE-SCHOOL | - | - | 1 lot Lot 9 - Llanfyllin | - |
| Mes Bach Pre school Llangorse | - | - | 1 lot Lot 6 - Gwernyfed | - |
| Montgomery Pre-School | - | - | 1 lot Lot 13 - Welshpool | - |
| Newbridge on Wye C in W School | - | - | 1 lot Lot 3 - Builth Wells | - |
| Open Door Family Centre | Charity Commission: 1034370 | - | 1 lot Lot 13 - Welshpool | - |
| Park Lane Day Nursery | - | - | 1 lot Lot 13 - Welshpool | - |
| Playdays nursery | - | - | 1 lot Lot 7 - John Beddoes | - |
| Powys Council - Little Learning Tree | - | - | 1 lot Lot 10 - Llanidloes | - |
| Presteigne Little People's Playgroup | - | - | 1 lot Lot 7 - John Beddoes | - |
| Puddle Ducks preschool @ Talgarth school | - | - | 1 lot Lot 6 - Gwernyfed | - |
| RHAYADER UNDER 5'S PRE-SCHOOL | - | - | 1 lot Lot 8 - Llandrindod Wells | - |
| Ser Bach Y Cwm | - | - | 1 lot Lot 11 - Maesydderwen | - |
| Smarties/3@Cradoc | - | - | 1 lot Lot 1 - Brecon | - |
| Treowen Tots 3 plus Setting | - | - | 1 lot Lot 12 - Newtown | - |
| Ysgol Dôlafon | - | - | 1 lot Lot 3 - Builth Wells | - |
| Ysgol Feithrin Y Trallwng Ltd | Charity Commission: 1059331 Companies House: 07561320 | - | 1 lot Lot 13 - Welshpool | - |
| Ysgol Pontsenni/Meithrinfa Pontsenni | - | - | 1 lot Lot 1 - Brecon | - |
| Ysgol Trefonnen Early Years | - | - | 1 lot Lot 8 - Llandrindod Wells | - |
This procurement was divided into 13 lots, each awarded separately. 68 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 2 Lot 2 - Bro Hyddgen | £9,134,500 initial term | 3 | MACHYNLLETH COMMUNITY CHILDREN'S PROJECT LTD. Cylch Meithrin Llanbrynmair CYLCH MEITHRIN MACHYNLLETH | complete |
| Lot 3 Lot 3 - Builth Wells | £9,134,500 initial term | 4 | CYLCH YN YR YSGOL Newbridge on Wye C in W School Llanelwedd Church in Wales Primary School Ysgol Dôlafon | complete |
| Lot 4 Lot 4 - Caereinion | £9,134,500 initial term | 3 | Cylch Meithrin Llanfair Caereinion Bechan Bach CYLCH MEITHRIN PONTROBERT | complete |
| Lot 5 Lot 5 - Crickhowell | £9,134,500 initial term | 3 | ALLSORTS NURSERY C.I.C. Little Sparks Llangynidr pre-school | complete |
| Lot 6 Lot 6 - Gwernyfed | £9,134,500 initial term | 4 | Puddle Ducks preschool @ Talgarth school Mes Bach Pre school Llangorse Little Stars Pre-School Llyswen Ladybirds 3+ Setting | complete |
| Lot 7 Lot 7 - John Beddoes | £9,134,500 initial term | 3 | Presteigne Little People's Playgroup Knighton Children's Centre Playdays nursery | complete |
| Lot 8 Lot 8 - Llandrindod Wells | £9,134,500 initial term | 6 | RHAYADER UNDER 5'S PRE-SCHOOL Ysgol Trefonnen Early Years Little Acorns First Steps Nursery Jigsaw Preschool | complete |
| Lot 9 Lot 9 - Llanfyllin | £9,134,500 initial term | 6 | Cylch Meithrin Llanfyllin Carreghofa School Cylch Meithrin Penybont Fawr Llansantffraid Ladybirds Llanfyllin PreSchool Playgroup MEIFOD PRE-SCHOOL | complete |
| Lot 10 Lot 10 - Llanidloes | £9,134,500 initial term | 6 | Croco-Doco-Dile Playgroup Cylch Meithrin Rhaeadr Cwtsh Caersws Cylch Meithrin Trannon Powys Council - Little Learning Tree LITTLE HEROES NURSERY LTD | complete |
| Lot 11 Lot 11 - Maesydderwen | £9,134,500 initial term | 4 | Cewri Bach Pre School DECHRAU DISGLAIR Little Steps Ser Bach Y Cwm | complete |
| Lot 12 Lot 12 - Newtown | £9,134,500 initial term | 10 | Cylch Meithrin Y Drenewydd Derw Bach MALDWYN NURSERY & FAMILY CENTRE Curious World Day Nursery Berriew pre school and toddler group Treowen Tots 3 plus Setting Little Stars Maesyrhandir ABERMULE BUSY-BEES CHILDCARE LTD HOPE DAY NURSERY C.I.C. kerry playgroup | complete |
| Lot 13 Lot 13 - Welshpool | £9,134,500 initial term | 11 | Happitots 3+ Setting Welshpool Church in Wales Primary Open Door Family Centre Buttington Trewern Playgroup Forden playgroup Ysgol Feithrin Y Trallwng Ltd Berriew pre school and toddler group Churchstoke Little Explorers Montgomery Pre-School LITTLE ACORNS CHILDREN’S DAYCARE LTD Park Lane Day Nursery Guilsfield Playgroup | complete |
| Lot 1 Lot 1 - Brecon | £9,134,500 initial term | 5 | Ysgol Pontsenni/Meithrinfa Pontsenni Enfys Fach Nursery Smarties/3@Cradoc Camau Bach Dreigiau bach y bannau | complete |