Tender

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Engagement Partner

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is inviting tenders for the Early Years Foundation Stage Engagement Partner. This opportunity falls under the Education and training services category. The procurement method is an open procedure with a contract value of £125,000. The tender period ends on 24th October 2022, with the contract scheduled to start on 25th November 2022 and end on 24th November 2023. Businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, are encouraged to engage with the department to offer support in delivering key objectives related to EYFS policy and the COVID-19 recovery programme.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education sector to provide ongoing support to the Early Years sector. Suitable businesses should have a sustained commitment to engaging with the department and should be able to deliver messaging and information crucial for supporting the sector post-COVID-19. The engagement partner will play a vital role in ensuring the successful implementation of reforms and facilitating timely communication regarding policy changes and support programmes. Interested organisations can participate through the DfE's e-procurement portal, Jaggaer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Engagement Partner

Notice Description

The Early Years Foundation Stage Reform Implementation team from the Strategy, Quality and COVID-19 Response division, are seeking to continue their system of support to the Early Years (EY) sector. As EY policy continues to develop and the Early Years Education recovery programme is rolled out, there is a clear need from the sector for support from the department as we deliver our key objectives and support with implementing the reforms into their second year. Continuing to maintain consistent engagement is essential to ensure the reforms are implemented confidently and successfully. We know from sector feedback that for some the reforms have presented challenges, and it is vital that we still have a mechanism to engage with them, ensuring the aims of the reforms are realised. The Foundation Years website also enables us to share guidance, information, and effective practice on potential forthcoming changes under consultation, such as those on staff to child ratios, supervision requirements while children are eating and potential changes to provide increased support for childminders. We want to make sure that those helping to deliver the Department for Education policies are fully supported to do so with a long term, sustained commitment through an engagement contract. The EYFS engagement partner we are seeking, will provide continued essential support to the sector following the COVID-19 pandemic, and deliver relevant messaging and crucial information about the Early Years Education Recovery programme. As we now look to the future and recovery from COVID-19, it is more important than ever that we are able to continue to work with an engagement partner to support the sector by providing key information and timely communication regarding both EYFS policy / implementation and the COVID-19 recovery programme. We anticipate the contract will be for an initial period of 12-month with an option to extend for up to 6 months. The opportunity is available on our electronic tendering system: https://education.app.jaggaer.com Additional information: This open competition will be run via the DfE's e-procurement portal, Jaggaer. It is recommended that to avoid missing out, interested organisations register on this system as soon as possible. Links to the site and related guidance can be found via the following above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/102b42c4-f576-47f0-bbab-092993cc56f1
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 (above threshold)
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

80110000 - Pre-school education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Nov 2022 - 24 Nov 2023 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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