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Cambridgeshire County Council Childminding Support

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Mar 2018 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire County Council is conducting a procurement process titled "Cambridgeshire County Council Childminding Support," initiated to enhance childcare services for children aged 0-4 years. This contract falls within the health and social work services industry and is located in Cambridge, UK, with a total value of £1,104,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 8 January 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2018 and will remain active until 31 March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in early years services, childcare training, and support services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the project aims to deliver high-quality childcare support in disadvantaged areas. Businesses with expertise in training, recruitment, and compliance with Ofsted standards would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Cambridgeshire County Council Childminding Support

Notice Description

Our Early Years Service (EY) is responsible for securing sufficient good quality childcare for 0-4 yr olds, & ensuring support & development of potential, new & existing providers in Cambs. We're required to improve outcomes for young children & their families, focusing on those from disadvantaged backgrounds, Childcare Act 2006, so children are equipped for life & school, no matter their circumstances. We seek to facilitate sharing of expertise amongst providers to improve quality. To support & develop childminders, we're commissioning a service to provide the following: Advice, support & training on recruitment & prior to initial Ofsted visit; Support & challenge to deliver high quality EY Foundation Stage provision in line with Ofsted standards; Generic support, especially to develop new places in areas of need, & including support surgeries; Collaborative working to support safeguarding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a57604dd-f387-4a6a-8ca4-fccc6b50c90a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17d2161a-320d-48e8-ba49-afe46d2bcf6b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,104,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,102,170 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB3 0AP
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDCARE AND EARLY YEARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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