Planning

Early Years: Supplier to review and update content for Early years child development training programme

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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04 Apr 2024 at 13:47

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is planning a tender titled "Early Years: Supplier to review and update content for Early years child development training programme" in the pre-school education services category. The procurement stage is in the planning phase, with the engagement end date set for April 24, 2024. The Department is based in MANCHESTER, England, and seeks expert support to develop the next phase of the training offer for early years practitioners across various settings, focusing on child development.

This tender by the Department for Education provides an opportunity for organisations or individuals in the early years education sector to review and champion the child development training programme. Businesses in areas such as education consultancy, training providers for early years practitioners, or experts in child development would be well-suited to compete. The tender aims at enhancing early education quality and supporting practitioners, managers, and leaders in addressing the impact of the pandemic on children's learning and development, thereby contributing to the improvement of early years educational outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Years: Supplier to review and update content for Early years child development training programme

Notice Description

This prior information notice is to inform the market of a possible future opportunity. The Department reserves the right not to enter a formal procurement process and not award contract(s). The earliest years are the most crucial stage of child development and attending early education helps to lay the foundation for lifelong learning and supports children's social and emotional development. During the Covid-19 lockdowns, attendance and take up of early education and care fell significantly; studies that have measured aspects of children's learning and development during the pandemic suggest the learning of key foundational skills has been disrupted . High quality interaction between children and adults in early years (EY) settings and improving child outcomes is more likely to be achieved by 1) improving the quality of provision and 2) strong leadership. As such, the Department for Education (DfE) have designed an online training course that is part of the Early years education recovery programme, focused on supporting practitioners and leaders in early years settings, who are key to addressing the impact of the pandemic on the youngest children. This procurement focuses on the Early years child development training, which is designed to help practitioners build and strengthen their knowledge and understanding of child development so they can best support children in their early education settings. The universally accessible free training is primarily aimed at early years practitioners across all settings; childminders; nursery managers; EYFS leaders, and also those working in reception. However, it is accessible to anyone who may find it useful, including parents and carers. As the training moves to the next phase, DfE now requires expert support from the early years sector to help develop the next phase of the Early years child development training offer. LOT 1 - Review and championing of Early years child development training - Critical Friend DfE is seeking suitably experienced organisations or individuals to 1) to act as a champion for the training to help promote it and increase user engagement; and 2) to review and provide independent feedback on the training content to ensure it remains accurate, up to date and in line with current early years policy and research. LOT 2 - Review of Early years child development training - Reception focus DfE is seeking suitably experienced organisations or individuals to review and advise on the training content with a specific focus on how the training can best support those who work with children in reception. The timeline for submission of proposals, evaluation, and contract award will be specified in the Request for Quotation This opportunity will be published under the following ECSC categories: ECSC2 - National Curriculum Subject Matter Experts for Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and 2 ECSC08 - Practitioner ECSC12 - Speaker ECSC15 - Writer Additional information: No hard copy documents will be issued and all communications with DfE (including final submission of tenders) will be conducted via the Jaggaer Portal. Bidders who are not already registered on the portal can register here: https://education.app.jaggaer.com For any assistance required in registering bidders should contact the Jaggaer helpdesk: help_UK@jaggaer.com This prior information notice is to inform the market of a possible 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
ocds-b5fd17-4695512d-42af-49d7-a91d-dd64e1e9e985
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/621e608a-9a68-4107-bf74-fd8762b71b4e
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80110000 - Pre-school 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
4 Apr 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Apr 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
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
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
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
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

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