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Early Years and Childcare Workforce Recruitment Campaign 2023

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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10 Jan 2024 at 11:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the "Early Years and Childcare Workforce Recruitment Campaign 2023" to Havas UK Ltd. The contract falls under the category of public relations management services, with a total value of £2,308,332. The procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 31st August 2023, and the contract is scheduled to run from 10th October 2023 to 10th October 2026. The Department for Education, located in London, ran the procurement process, which is now in the award stage as of 15th December 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in public relations management services to engage with the Department for Education on the "Early Years and Childcare Workforce Recruitment Campaign 2023" project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suitable for this opportunity, and as the contract involves the provision of services, businesses with relevant experience in the childcare industry may find this tender particularly well-suited for their growth ambitions. The award period began on 15th December 2023, offering an extensive timeframe for the selected supplier to deliver the required services and demonstrate their capabilities to the buying organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Years and Childcare Workforce Recruitment Campaign 2023

Notice Description

In the Spring Budget 2023, the Government announced large-scale childcare reforms to significantly increase the availability of childcare, reduce costs and increase the number of parents who are entitled to the support. By the 1st September 2025, all working parents of children from age 9 months will be eligible for 30 hours free childcare. These reforms will increase demand for childcare places and as such there will need to be an increase in the supply of places. One of the biggest constraints on childcare supply is the number of early years practitioners. The Agency will increase the workforce, across both higher qualified and and entry-level, unqualified posts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-35585268-eeeb-49b9-9d32-9321d8eeb1e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e036a5e-2f3a-4851-bcfe-17985993c701
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79416100 - Public relations management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,240,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,308,332 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2023 - 10 Oct 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
TLD North 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

HAVAS

Further Information

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