Planning

Early Years Foundation Stage reforms: Expert support to develop online content

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

20 Nov 2020 at 10:02

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is planning a procurement process titled "Early Years Foundation Stage reforms: Expert support to develop online content," which aims to appoint up to three experienced organisations or individuals to assist in implementing the revised Early Years Foundation Stage framework, set to become statutory from September 2021. This procurement is categorised under primary education services and is anticipated to impact early years providers across England, with the contract period proposed from 6th January to 31st March 2021. Interested parties need to register on the DfE's e-procurement system, Redimo 2, by 29th November 2020 to participate in the tendering process.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses within the education sector, particularly for those specialising in early years education, child development, and digital content creation. Businesses suitable for this tender include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have relevant expertise in developing online educational resources and training materials. Engaging in this procurement could enhance their visibility and establish valuable partnerships with a key governmental body.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Years Foundation Stage reforms: Expert support to develop online content

Notice Description

The purpose of this prior information notice is to notify the market of the Department for Education's (DfE) intention to undertake a procurement exercise to appoint up to 3 suitably experienced organisations or individuals to support the implementation of the revised Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. The revised EYFS will become statutory from September 2021 and will impact all early years providers in England. One of the ways we are supporting providers to implement the revised EYFS is through the development of an online support offer aimed at the pre-reception workforce (private, voluntary and independent providers (PVIs) and childminders). This online support offer will ensure the pre-reception workforce have the messaging and support they need to implement the changes consistently and in line with the policy intention. The Department for Education is looking to appoint early years experts to work with the DfE digital design team to support the development of the content for this online offer. The Department reserves the right to extend this contract by up to a further 2 months in monthly increments subject to business need. Additional information: To find out more about this opportunity and tender for the work, you will need to register in advance on the DfE's e-procurement system, Redimo 2 and then successfully gain membership to the Education and Children's Social Care Dynamic Purchasing System (the ECSC). You will need to register by no later than 29th November 2020. This opportunity will be published under the categories ECSC08, 12, 15 and 21 - you only need to have selected one of these to access the opportunity. Registration with on Redimo 2 is a 4-stage process: - Stage 1 - Proactis Supplier Network registration - Stage 2 - Activate your Proactis account - Stage 3 - Select to engage with the DfE - Stage 4 - Apply for Membership of the DPS (please note that the guidance document states that this stage is optional, but for these particular vacancies you must complete this 4th stage). Please contact the Proactis helpdesk if you have any queries with registering your details on Redimo 2. This prior information notice is to advertise a future opportunity. The Department reserves the right not to enter a formal procurement process and not award contract(s). Accordingly, the Authority will not be liable for any bid cost, expenditure, work or effort incurred by a supplier in acting on the basis of this notice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/144618cc-870e-4337-9169-309ee7fae5e2
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
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

80100000 - Primary education services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
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

Further Information

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