Planning

Early Years Disadvantage (VCS) Grants 2023-25

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

11 May 2023 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is planning a tender for Early Years Disadvantage (VCS) Grants 2023-25. The procurement involves up to £4.5 million in grant funding for VCS organisations over a 24-month period. The grants aim to support early years disadvantage targeted priorities. The tender is classified under pre-school education services (CPV code: 80110000). The procurement method falls under the "Tender" initiation type, with a contract period starting from July 3, 2023, to June 30, 2025. The deadline for future notice communication is May 16, 2023.

This tender by the Department for Education presents an opportunity for VCS organisations to secure funding for early years projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) businesses are well-suited to compete for this tender. The grants are open to organisations from various countries, including the UK and overseas territories. Businesses in the education sector or those focusing on early years services should consider participating in this opportunity to grow their operations and contribute to addressing early years disadvantage issues.

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Notice Title

Early Years Disadvantage (VCS) Grants 2023-25

Notice Description

We are making available up to a maximum of PS4.5 million in early years grant funding to VCS organisations for an 24-month period (up to PS2.5m from April'23 - Mar'24 and up to PS2.5m from Apr'24 - Mar'25) to help deliver activities in support of one or more of the above early years disadvantage targeted priorities. Grants will be awarded across each of these two priority themes. The exact number and size of individual grants will depend on the range and quality of bids received but we are expecting to award fewer grants than in previous rounds. VCS organisations may submit bids related to one or more priority area but no more than two applications per organisation. A separate application form must be completed for each priority area.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f24e9e84-a748-4e82-a506-375cea0015e6
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80110000 - Pre-school education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 May 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jul 2023 - 30 Jun 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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