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Cambridgeshire County Council Early Years Business Support

LGSS

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27 Apr 2017 at 12:12

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking bids for the "Early Years Business Support" project, aimed at enhancing childcare provision by expanding the entitlement for free funded places from 15 to 30 hours per week for eligible working parents of 3 and 4-year-olds. This tender is classified under the primary education services category and is located in Cambridge, within the East of England. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the contract period commencing on 15 May 2017 and concluding on 14 May 2019. The award decision was published on 27 April 2017, marking the completion of the tender process.

This contract presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in childcare support services, management consultancy, or those aiming to enter the educational services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate. Successful contractors will aid providers in adapting their business models to meet the increased demand for childcare places, ensuring the development of a sustainable childcare marketplace tailored to parent needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cambridgeshire County Council Early Years Business Support

Notice Description

From the 1 September 2017 the entitlement to free funded childcare places will increase for working parents of 3 and 4 year olds from 15 hours per week over 38 weeks to 30 hours per week. The successful contractor is expected to support providers to be able to review their business models to ensure that there are sufficient places available for eligible parents in response to the change in demand. The intention is to support the development of a sustainable childcare market place, delivered through different models of provision, which ensures parents are able to access the provision that best meets their needs. The initial contract period is for 1 year with an option to extend for an additional year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e04b7a91-4ac0-482e-8fcb-267a645c8ef8
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

80100000 - Primary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£121,645 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£121,645 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20178 years ago
Contract Period
11 May 2017 - 11 May 2019 1-2 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
LGSS
Contact Name
David Isaacs
Contact Email
david.isaacs@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1223703518

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB3 0AP
Post Town
Cambridge
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL DAY NURSERIES ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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