Tender

Early Years Foundation Stage Sector Engagement Service

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Tender

20 Apr 2021 at 09:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is currently conducting a tender for the "Early Years Foundation Stage Sector Engagement Service," aimed at improving early years education and care across England. This open procurement process, classified under 'pre-school education services,' has an active status with a tender period that ends on 10th May 2021. The contract is expected to span from 7th June 2021 to 31st March 2022, with a minimum value of £65,000 and a maximum value of £100,000. Interested parties can find details through the DfE's e-procurement portal, Jaggaer, as they seek strategic partners to support the implementation of essential reforms impacting early years providers.

This tender presents invaluable opportunities for businesses in the education and consultancy sectors, particularly those with expertise in early childhood education, training, and stakeholder engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the inclusivity of the tendering process. The focus on safety, effective practices, and communication with stakeholders underlines a significant need for service providers to assist the Department for Education in navigating and executing the forthcoming reforms effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Years Foundation Stage Sector Engagement Service

Notice Description

1.1 The EYFS sets the statutory requirements and standards that all early years providers must meet for children aged 0-5 and are held to account on by Ofsted. The reforms to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) will become statutory from September 2021 and will impact all early years providers in England, including primary schools with reception provision. We have allowed c.3000 primary schools the opportunity to become early adopter schools and implement the reforms one year early from September 2020 on a voluntary basis. The Department for Education is running a tender opportunity for the provision the services of a strategic stakeholder engagement partner that will assist in the successfully delivery of the following aims and objectives of early years education and care: a) supporting the sector in understanding and meeting the requirements of the EYFS reforms. sharing information and evidence on child development, and effective practice in early education b) supporting the sector in understanding the vital safety requirements of the EYFS, for instance regarding the safety of children when sleeping and eating. c) consultation and engagement with the sector directly through a dedicated website, Facebook page, facilitated vodcasts and CPD events. Additional information: This contract will be for 10 months. The Department retain the option at its sole discretion to extend this by up to an additional 12 months. This open tender competition is being run via the DfE's e-procurement portal, Jaggaer. Links to the site and related guidance can be found via the above link.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24ecaa66-573e-4563-8eb9-d5b950414268
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80110000 - Pre-school education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jun 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 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
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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