Tender

School Readiness Insight Work

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Sep 2017 at 10:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently conducting a tender for "School Readiness Insight Work," aimed at enhancing children's readiness for school, particularly in the areas of social skills, independence, and emotional resilience. This procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services, with a specific focus on health and social work services. The tender process is at the active stage, with a deadline for submission of quotations set for 29th September 2017 at 1300 hours. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 23rd October 2017 and conclude by 1st February 2018, with the delivery location centred in the West Midlands, UK. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation in the bidding process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational consultancy and child development services, particularly those focused on research and social work. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in early childhood education, emotional development, and social skills training are well-positioned to compete. As the project aims to contribute positively to children's readiness for school, businesses offering innovative approaches and proven methodologies in these areas could significantly benefit from this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School Readiness Insight Work

Notice Description

School readiness is a measure of children achieving a good level of development at the end of reception as a percentage of all eligible children. The Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY) published a research report outlining what school readiness means for childcare professionals, parents and primary school teachers. What Does school ready Really Mean? shows that the majority of each group agree that children who are 'school ready; - Have strong social skills - Can cope emotionally with being separated from their parents - Are relatively independent in their own personal care - Have a curiosity about the world and a desire to learn School readiness starts at birth, with the support of parents and caregivers, when young children acquire the social and emotional skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary for success in school and life School readiness at age five has a strong impact on future educational attainment and life chances and few children who start school behind their peers catch up by the time they leave education. Children who don't achieve a good level of development by age five struggle with: - Social skills - Reading - Maths - Physical skills This has significant impacts on key outcomes, including educational outcomes, crime, health and death Additional information: The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on "Tenders" to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on "View Details" in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is 29/09/2017, 1300 Hours Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f476eb4e-c26a-461a-9a64-c80812236308
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Oct 2017 - 1 Feb 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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