Seeking delegated authority to proceed to direct award for Flying Start contracts
February 3, 2026 Director of Children's Services (Officer) Key decision Awaiting outcome View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
...to proceed with a direct award procurement for ten individual Flying Start childcare contracts, valued at £3,480,750 annually for three years with extension options, to ensure service continuity and support the expansion of Flying Start Childcare.
Full council record
Decision
AGREED: that the Direct Award procurement approach proceed for 10 individual and separate contracts for Flying Start Childcare places for 3 years with the option to extend for 1 year +1 year. The total annual value of the contracts is £3,480,750. Contracts would commence on 1st April 2026.
Reasons for the decision
To deliver on the Welsh Government's commitment to deliver and expand Flying Start Childcare.
To ensure continuity of childcare services at provisions identified as:
· the only registered childcare services operating within, or in close proximity to, the Flying Start core and expansion areas, and/or
· recipients of significant capital investment
· the sole Welsh?medium provision available within the local area
Details
| Outcome | For Determination |
| Decision date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |