Tender

1718-0254 Early Education and Childcare Provision in Children's Centres

ISLINGTON COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Mar 2018 at 15:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Islington Council is seeking expressions of interest for the contract titled "1718-0254 Early Education and Childcare Provision in Children's Centres." This initiative falls within the primary education services and child daycare services categories, focusing on early education and childcare in London. The procurement stage is currently active, with a critical deadline for expressing interest set for 11.59 am on Tuesday, 03 April 2018, and submissions of selection questionnaires due by 12 noon on the same day. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 November 2018 and will extend until 31 October 2021, with a total value of approximately £5,983,745.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in early childhood education and childcare services to expand their operations by partnering with Islington Council. Organisations that can demonstrate practical experience in providing high-quality care and education, particularly those adept at improving outcomes for children, including those with special educational needs, will be well-suited for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the council is keen to support a diverse range of providers committed to reducing inequalities and supporting local families.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1718-0254 Early Education and Childcare Provision in Children's Centres

Notice Description

Islington Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified organisations with relevant experience to deliver and manage early education and childcare provision in children's centre buildings in the following locations: * Lot 1: Hornsey Road Children's Centre (8 Tiltman Pl, Hornsey Rd, London N7 7EN) * Lot 2: Paradise Park Children's Centre (164 MacKenzie Rd, London N7 8SE) The successful providers will have to demonstrate a strong track record and extensive experience of providing early education and childcare. They will need to demonstrate how they have improved outcomes for all children, including children with special educational needs and disabilities. In addition, the successful providers will manage the children's centre building and be an active partner in the network of early childhood services organised through Bright Start Islington. The requirement Our duty is to ensure that universal and targeted early childhood services are made available for young children and their families, particularly for disadvantaged families, in order to improve outcomes and reduce inequalities in child development and school readiness. We are seeking to commission two organisations with relevant skills and knowledge that are able to demonstrate their experience to make a contribution to this core purpose by: * improving outcomes for children and families by offering high quality care and education services for children under 5 years in accordance with the council's early years admissions and charging policies; * ensuring local families have access to affordable, high quality provision and support, whatever the family circumstances; * managing the children's centre building including hosting Bright Start Islington integrated services; * being an active partner in Bright Start Islington, contributing expertise and working collaboratively to ensure local families can access the full range of services organised through Bright Start Islington. The providers must ensure that the service is provided in a non-discriminatory, non-patronising and professional manner by staff who are experienced, appropriately qualified and courteous. At all times, staff will need to demonstrate respect for the dignity and value of children and their parents/carers and sensitivity to their individual situation and experiences. Additional information: If you wish to apply for either of these contracts, please follow the steps below: Register your company free of charge via the London Tenders Portal. Link: https://procontract.due-north.com Await acceptance. You will receive an email confirming your username and password. Use your username and password to log into the London Tenders Portal and express your interest in 1718-0254 Early Education and Childcare Provision in Children's Centres. Categories: 80100000: Primary education services; 80000000: education and training services; 85312110: Child daycare services. Shortly after you have expressed interest, you will receive a second email containing a link to access the selection questionnaire. Deadlines The deadline for expressions of interest is: 11.59am on Tuesday 03 April 2018 Submission of selection questionnaires by: 12 noon on Tuesday 03 April 2018 Late submissions will not be accepted.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-87f15c05-7801-4b1f-bf1c-587a80886fba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9fc8dfd-a351-44f3-9077-9bff50bb81b6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

85312110 - Child daycare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,983,745 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2021 3-4 years
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
ISLINGTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N7 7EP
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Finsbury Park
Westminster Constituency
Islington North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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