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Delivery of Childcare Provision at Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil
AI Summary
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is inviting expressions of interest from experienced childcare providers to assume full responsibility for the management of an established day‑care facility at the Prince Charles Hospital site in Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil. The role involves the employment of staff, the maintenance of a Care Inspectorate for Wales registered nursery that accommodates up to 48 children aged 0‑8, and the continued prioritisation of NHS employees while offering placements to all families that wish to attend. The provider will also oversee the existing infrastructure, which is owned by the health board, under a lease arrangement with associated charges.
The service must deliver a comprehensive suite of childcare provisions, including the Childcare Offer, Flying Start, fee‑paying placements, and out‑of‑school provision, each tailored to the evolving needs of families in the community. Enhancements may be supported through capital funding opportunities from the MTCBC, and the new operator will receive transfer of certain fixtures, fittings, and resources at no cost, remaining assets of the Flying Start Programme. The contractual horizon is anticipated to span five years, from November 2026 to November 2031, with a long‑term vision for sustained, high‑quality care.
Providers must maintain a Care Inspectorate for Wales registration and comply with the standards set by the Flying Start Programme, ensuring safety, wellbeing, and educational outcomes for all children under their care.
Description
This is a unique opportunity to take on the management of an established Day care facility based on Prince Charles Hospital site in the Gurnos area of Merthyr Tydfil. The provider will take full responsibility for the management of the service including the employment of staff.
Before launching a formal procurement process, we are keen to hear from providers who are interested in continuing the delivery of high-quality childcare provision and also have a long-term vision for the provision. It will be expected that the service will offer Childcare Offer, Flying Start and fee-paying placements and offer out-of-school provision, tailored to meet the changing needs of families.
The current setting, Funtazia Day Nursery are Care Inspectorate for Wales (CIW) registered to provide full daycare for up to 48 children, aged 0-8 years. Whilst places must be prioritised for NHS employees, it will be expected that the service will be available to all families who wish to attend.
The building is owned by CTMUHB and there will be a lease arrangement and charges in place with the provider.
Some of the transferable fixtures, fittings and resources from the current provision will be available to the new provider at no cost and will remain assets of the Flying Start Programme. In addition, there may be opportunities for the incoming provider to apply for capital funding from MTCBC to support the purchase of any new equipment.
This is a chance to become a key player in shaping the future of childcare in Merthyr Tydfil. Providers with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and community engagement are encouraged to express their interest.
Estimated date of publication of contract notice: 2026-03-01T23:59:59+00:00
Contract location: UKL15
Engagement process description
Expressions of Interest can be made by completing the document attached and returning via Sell2Wales.
PLEASE NOTE
Expressing an interest does not commit your organisation to entering into any formal procurement process, nor does it signify the start of any service transfer.
This market engagement exercise is intended solely to gather your views on our early thinking and to help shape the forthcoming tender. Any information shared during these discussions will be treated as confidential. However, anonymised feedback may be incorporated into the tender documentation to support transparency and market clarity.
Participation in this engagement will not be evaluated and will not form any part of the assessment of any future tender submission, should a procurement process be initiated.
Participation in this market engagement does not constitute an offer, nor does it create any contractual, financial, or other obligation on the part of CTM. No guarantee of future work, contract award, or invitation to tender is provided or implied. CTM will not be liable for any costs, expenses, or loss of income incurred by organisations in responding to this engagement, attending meetings, preparing materials, or participating in any subsequent procurement activity. All involvement is undertaken entirely at the participant’s own cost and discretion.
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Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: En