Planning

The supply of services to drive delivery of 30 hours free childcare through local authorities

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking tenders for a service contract titled "The supply of services to drive delivery of 30 hours free childcare through local authorities." This procurement falls under the social work and related services industry category. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a contract period set to commence on 1st August 2016 and run for two years, potentially extending by an additional year. The total estimated value of the contract is approximately £3 million, and interested suppliers should note that a supplier event is scheduled for the week commencing 30th May 2016 in central London, with a future notice date of 6th June 2016.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing childcare services and support to local authorities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as the Department for Education aims to engage organisations that can effectively assist 152 local authorities in implementing this critical childcare initiative for working parents. Participation in this tender could lead to long-term partnerships with the government and expand growth within the childcare sector.

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Notice Title

The supply of services to drive delivery of 30 hours free childcare through local authorities

Notice Description

We propose to tender for a national organisation to support 152 local authorities in England to implement 30 hours free childcare for working parents. The contract will commence from 1 August 2016 for 2 years with the option to extend the contract by one year (please note the extension is not guaranteed at this stage and will be dependent on government priorities at the time). The value of the contract will be approximately PS3m up to August 2018 (please note these figures will include any VAT that may be applicable). See 'Attachments' for full description and details of the supplier event. Additional information: DfE intends to hold a Supplier Event on W/C 30 May 2016 in central London. This event will provide an opportunity for all interested suppliers to be informed about the further details of the requirements, enable dialogue with potential suppliers and to provide a Q&A forum. Information will also be available on the proposed procurement process and timetable and suppliers will be able to meet key members of the DfE project team involved in this procurement. See 'Attachments' for further information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdc8bdb9-bfb9-4e39-9cfe-ed72bcc9c119
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jun 2016Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2016 - 31 Jul 2018 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

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