DUD - Transfer of Childcare Provision in Family Centres - 2017

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Dudley Council is seeking one or more alternative Providers to operate childcare provision within the identified Family Centres at Brierley Hill, Kates Hill and Lye. For the purposes of this opportunity the definition of childcare is that which is specified in the Childcare Act 2006. 'The provision of paid for childcare services by a private, voluntary or independent body or individual to a parent or carer for the daily care of their child from the ages of 6 weeks- 14 yrs or through funded government places for eligible children i.e. 2, 3 and 4 yr olds whilst they work or undertake training'. The successful Provider(s) will also be required to enter into a legal agreement with the Council stipulating the terms of the transfer. The nature and content of this agreement will be informed by the business plan submitted by the successful Provider(s) and subsequent discussions between the Council and the Provider(s).