Planning

Early Years Foundation Stage reforms: Guidance, resources and training

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

29 May 2019 at 15:45

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Early Years Foundation Stage reforms: Guidance, resources and training" is being undertaken by the Department for Education. This tender falls within the education and training services sector and is located in London, England. The current stage of procurement is planning, with an engagement end date set for 28th June 2019. A supplier engagement day is scheduled for 2nd July 2019, from 1 PM to 4 PM, at Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street, London SW1P 3BT, where potential providers can offer feedback on the Department's requirements.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses aiming to grow in the education sector, particularly those focusing on early years training and development. Companies that provide training resources, stakeholder communication strategies, online training platforms, or event management services will be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage in this tender process, as the contracting authority is seeking diverse providers to meet their needs effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Years Foundation Stage reforms: Guidance, resources and training

Notice Description

: The Department intends to reform the learning and development and assessment requirements stipulated by the Early Years Foundation Stage statutory framework, with national implementation anticipated in September 2021. The Contractor will be responsible for developing a programme to support the early years workforce (reception teachers, nursery practitioners, school and PVI leadership, childminders), as well as early years training providers, in preparing for, implementing and embedding the reforms, which might include but is not limited to: 1. Stakeholder communications 2. Guidance, resources and curricula 3. Online training modules 4. Creating and embedding online networks and forums 5. Running regional "embedding" events 6. Delivering training to Local Department representatives Additional information: The Department will hold a supplier engagement day on 2 July 2019 in London - see details below. The purpose of the day is to allow potential providers to provide feedback on the Department's requirements and to inform the Department's approach to market. To register your interest in the event, please email anna.jones@education.gov.uk and include the names and contact details of your attendees (including phone numbers). Please note that if this event is oversubscribed, a maximum of one attendee can attend per potential provider. Date: Tuesday 2nd July 2019 - 1pm-4pm Location: Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street, London, SW1P 3BT Capacity: 35

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6e73fd15-1cc2-42ab-bdc1-fa3a87fa8688
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62750e05-db96-42a5-bba4-42d967f37cd2
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement 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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Jun 2019Expired
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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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