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01 Mar 2022 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Norfolk County Council as the buying organisation, with the tender titled "Early Years and Childcare Training Framework Agreement - AWARD." This contract falls under the education and training services category, specifically targeting the provision of high-quality training for the early years and childcare workforce. The procurement method is an open procedure, which has recently reached the award stage as of 1st March 2022. The contract period is set to commence on 1st February 2022 and conclude on 31st January 2026. The delivery of services will take place in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom, and the tender has already completed its submission phase, with a notable end date for tender submissions being 19th November 2021.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing educational and vocational training services, particularly those specialising in childcare and early years education. Companies that focus on comprehensive training solutions, including first-aid training, health and safety, and vocational skill development, will find this contract particularly relevant. With Norfolk County Council advocating for high-quality learning outcomes, suppliers capable of delivering innovative and effective training programmes stand to benefit greatly, fostering business growth while enhancing the skills of the workforce in this sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Early Years and Childcare Training Framework Agreement - AWARD

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council is retendering its expiring Early Years and Childcare Training framework agreement. Norfolk County Council is committed to providing high quality training and professional development opportunities to the early years and childcare workforce. Research clearly shows that a well-qualified and appropriately skilled early years and childcare workforce makes a real difference to the quality of provision and outcomes for children. Norfolk County Council is seeking to appoint providers to its framework who will provide high quality, well-planned learning experiences for all learners and provide the necessary information, advice, guidance and support to learners for the duration of the course to ensure the learning outcomes are met. Full details of the requirement can be found in the Service Specification, which forms a Schedule to the Terms and Conditions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-083207bc-c2a6-42e3-8237-bc53ad93c097
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75f5679d-2152-46dc-a36f-a9c9f65c054c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80560000 - Health and first-aid training services

80562000 - First-aid training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Norfolk County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORFOLK
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
13
Supplier Names

Christine Elsby

Communicate & Care Ltd

CR Safety Management

Early Education

The Education People

HIT Training Ltd

Jarvis Training Management Limited

Pen Green Centre

Respectrum Advisory Services

Simply One Stop Ltd t/a Learn Plus Us

The Childcare Company

The Hamlet Centre Trust

We Can Do Business Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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