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21127-013 Cambridgeshire County Council Early Years Provision at Sawtry Infant's School (re-tender)

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 Mar 2026 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council has awarded a contract for the operation of an early years provision at Sawtry Infant School, located in England, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "21127-013 Cambridgeshire County Council Early Years Provision at Sawtry Infant's School (re-tender)," falls under the category of Education and training services, with a focus on services. This procurement process employed an open procedure, attracting various bidders in its tender stage, ultimately leading to the contract award on 6th March 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £3,542,265, is set to commence on 13th April 2026 and extend until 12th April 2031.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as they are deemed suitable to apply. The awarded supplier, Buttons and Bows Pre-School, exemplifies the type of business that can gain from such contracts, providing valuable services in collaboration with public authorities. Firms specialising in early childhood education and related services would be well-placed to compete for similar contracts, potentially expanding their footprint and fostering growth by capitalising on public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

21127-013 Cambridgeshire County Council Early Years Provision at Sawtry Infant's School (re-tender)

Notice Description

Operation of an Early Years Provision at Sawtry Infant's School

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-30bec152-feea-4c86-99e9-fc6c06466fc5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38a91b62-7904-487d-ba9a-d5ba95d6086e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,542,265 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,542,265 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2031 Over 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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUTTONS AND BOWS PRE-SCHOOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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