Award

Child Minder Agency (CMA) Grants Delivery Partner

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 8 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

20 Dec 2023 at 11:02

Award

26 Oct 2023 at 08:48

Planning

13 Jun 2023 at 14:18

Planning

13 Jun 2023 at 14:15

Planning

12 Jun 2023 at 15:10

Planning

22 May 2023 at 09:39

Planning

12 Apr 2023 at 10:18

Planning

20 Mar 2023 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the Child Minder Agency (CMA) Grants Delivery Partner to ECORYS UK LIMITED. The contract involves administering a start-up grant scheme for new childminders providing childcare services in various regions across the United Kingdom. The procurement process was selective, using a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) framework. The contract, worth up to £436,000, started on 9th October 2023 and has an optional extension of two years. The primary objective of this contract is to increase the number of childminders by removing financial barriers to registration.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses, especially those dealing with administration services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete. The Department for Education aims to open high-quality formal childcare to more children by providing start-up grants to new childminders. Businesses interested in providing grant delivery services, administering schemes, developing secure user interfaces, and delivering quality customer support should consider participating in this tender. The contract period runs until 2025, offering stable business prospects for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Child Minder Agency (CMA) Grants Delivery Partner

Notice Description

Single contract awarded to deliver a start-up grant scheme for new childminders registering with either Ofsted or a Childminder Agency (CMA) making available PS600 or PS1200 respectively following registration. Following the completion of a competitive bidding process using a call-off from Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) framework RM6322 Fund Administration & Disbursement Services. Commencing 9th October 2023, an initial 2 year contract worth up to a maximum of PS436,000 with an optional extension of two years (+1 +1). The primary objective of this contract is to tackle the declining number of childminders by removing financial barriers to registration in order to open up high-quality formal childcare to more children since it is more affordable; more flexible; and home-based. The Supplier will be responsible for administering the start-up grant scheme, developing, managing and hosting online and paper-based application processes, including guidance forms and other relevant documents; dealing with queries; assessing eligibility; managing fraud risk; and making payments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-13063d68-782a-4650-b85d-3b0d2cdec3f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bba86c8e-470b-4b31-a9a7-05049f4c008e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£436,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£436,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
28 Mar 2023Expired
Award Date
8 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2023 - 31 Oct 2025 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
colleen.hargreaves@education.gov.uk, craig.heatley@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECORYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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