Planning

Early Years Local Authority Implementation and Challenge Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Planning

24 Mar 2020 at 16:52

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

24 Mar 2020 at 16:48

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

11 Dec 2019 at 10:32

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

11 Dec 2019 at 09:23

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is initiating the Early Years Local Authority Implementation and Challenge Contract, currently in the planning stage. This procurement process is classified under education and training services, with the aimed performance location in Sheffield, England. Key procurement milestones include the issuance of invitations to tender in mid-February 2020, the deadline for bids in mid-March 2020, and an anticipated contract award by late April 2020. A market engagement supplier event is scheduled for 10 January 2020, allowing interested parties to discuss requirements directly with the Department for Education.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in early years education and childcare services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Successful bidders will have the chance to work closely with local authorities to enhance childcare capacity and promote education entitlements for disadvantaged families. Companies that excel in community engagement and service delivery in educational settings are well-suited to compete effectively for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Years Local Authority Implementation and Challenge Contract

Notice Description

PLEASE NOTE DUE TO COVID19 OUTBREAK,THE UPCOMING PROCUREMENT FOR EARLY YEARS LOCAL AUTHORITY IMPLEMENTATION AND CHALLENGE CONTRACT IS POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Description: Market Warming Event The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to notify the market of the Department for Education's (DfE) intention to undertake a procurement exercise for the Early Years Local Authority Implementation and Challenge Contract in early 2020. Prior to the procurement, the DfE will be undertaking Market Engagement activity for interested providers to learn more about the requirements, network with other providers, and input into the development of the service and commercial models. The DfE currently funds three early education and childcare entitlements: * 15 hours for the most disadvantaged 2-year-olds; * Universal 15 hours for all 3- and 4-year-olds; and * Additional 15 hours for eligible 3- and 4-year olds. The DfE intends to procure a supplier to work with local authorities (LAs) to build capability to secure sufficient childcare places to meet demand, and to promote take-up of the entitlements by the least advantaged families. We anticipate that delivery of this work will begin in Spring 2020 and run for one year. Description: Market Warming Event Place of performance: Department for Education, 2 St. Paul's Place, 125 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, England, S1 2FJ. The DfE plan to hold a 2-hour supplier event from 11am on Friday 10 January 2020 in Sheffield for interested organisations. This event will enable organisations to gain a better understanding of DfE's requirements and allow DfE to take on board feedback from potential suppliers about this work. To pre-register for the supplier event please email: earlyyears.entitlements@education.gov.uk Please see the attached file for full details; Additional information: Form of procedure: Main features of the award procedure: The following are indicative key dates for the procurement activity: * Mid-February 2020 - issue of invitation to tender; * Mid-March 2020 - deadline date for bids; * Late April 2020 - indicative contract award (subject to agreement with DfE Ministers). The procurement activity for this requirement will be conducted electronically via Jaggaer e-tendering portal. No hard copy documents will be issued; all communications with DfE will be carried out via the portal. Bidders will be required to register on Jaggaer portal: https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html For any assistance with the portal, bidders should contact the Jaggaer helpdesk: help_UK@jaggaer.com Please note that this PIN is not a call to competition and the DfE is not bound to enter into any procurement activity because of it. With procurement being dependant on ministerial priorities, funding for Implementation and Challenge Services is subject to change at DfE's absolute discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-853588f2-acca-4363-9cbf-32d47d6b00b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ead74efe-27fb-46e0-a27e-0701c0f3d2f4
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
24 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jan 2020Expired
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
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FJ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

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