Planning

Early Years Foundation Stage reforms: Expert support to develop online content - Tranche 2

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

23 Dec 2020 at 08:43

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is planning a procurement process titled "Early Years Foundation Stage reforms: Expert support to develop online content - Tranche 2". This opportunity is categorised under education and training services, specifically targeting pre-school education services, and will be located across various regions in the United Kingdom, including London, the North West, and the South East. The anticipated contract period is from 8 February 2021 to 31 May 2021, with a planned future notice date on 11 January 2021. Interested parties must register on the DfE's Jaggaer e-procurement system by no later than 8 January 2021 to access the procurement process.

This tender presents remarkable opportunities for businesses specialising in early years education, particularly those with expertise in physical education, literacy, and child development. Firms that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SME) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) would be well-suited to compete. By supporting the implementation of the revised Early Years Foundation Stage framework, successful bidders will contribute significantly to improving educational outcomes for pre-reception providers, thereby fostering community engagement and establishing themselves as key players in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Years Foundation Stage reforms: Expert support to develop online content - Tranche 2

Notice Description

The purpose of this prior information notice is to notify the market of the Department for Education's (DfE) intention to undertake a procurement exercise to appoint up to 4 suitably experienced organisations or individuals to support the implementation of the revised Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. The revised EYFS will become statutory from September 2021 and will impact all early years providers in England. One of the ways we are supporting providers to implement the revised EYFS is through the development of an online support offer aimed at the pre-reception workforce (private, voluntary and independent providers (PVIs) and childminders). This online support offer will ensure the pre-reception workforce have the messaging and support they need to implement the changes consistently and in line with the policy intention. The Department for Education is looking to appoint early years experts to work with the DfE digital design team to support the development of the content for this online offer. This PIN notifies of our intention to procure for experts with specialisms in physical education, literacy, understanding the world, expressive arts and design. The Department reserves the right to extend this contract by up to a further 2 months in monthly increments subject to business need. Additional information: To find out more about this opportunity and tender for the work, you will need to register in advance on the DfE's Jaggaer e-procurement system and then successfully gain membership to the Education and Children's Social Care Dynamic Purchasing System (the ECSC). You will need to register by no later than 8 January 2021. This opportunity will be published under the categories ECSC08, 12, 15 and 21 - you only need to have selected one of these to access the opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b8aa715c-4919-408e-9f95-41f40df4b4c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af7c7427-f367-4393-bc37-e2f58769e39b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80110000 - Pre-school education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Jan 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Feb 2021 - 31 May 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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