Tender

Evaluation of national rollout of 30 hours of free childcare for working parents

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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15 Sep 2017 at 09:51

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14 Sep 2017 at 11:27

Tender

14 Sep 2017 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking expressions of interest for a project titled "Evaluation of national rollout of 30 hours of free childcare for working parents." This procurement process falls under the services category and the procurement method is an open procedure, which is designed for below-threshold contracts. The tender period is active, with submissions accepted until 28 September 2017. The project will involve evaluations across 10 to 20 local authorities in England, with fieldwork anticipated from January to May 2018 and final reporting due in Summer 2018. The estimated budget for this contract ranges from £450,000 to £600,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the research and consultancy sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, especially those with experience in educational evaluations and local authority partnerships. Engaging in this project could enhance market presence and reputation for companies focused on childcare policies and early years education interventions.

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Notice Title

Evaluation of national rollout of 30 hours of free childcare for working parents

Notice Description

Expressions of interest are sought for an evaluation of 30 hours of free childcare for working parents during the first two terms of national rollout. The Department for Education is seeking to commission an evaluation study in 10-20 local authorities across England. The Department for Education will contract for an evaluation where fieldwork will take place between January 2018 - May 2018, with reporting in Summer 2018.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc101b3f-36ca-4b57-b6ad-604567652bbe
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Nov 2017 - 28 Sep 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

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