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Mini Minds Programme

LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM CAREERS SERVICE

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13 Jun 2025 at 15:37

Summary of the contracting process

The "Mini Minds Programme" is a public procurement process for a childcare and child development programme, managed by the London Borough Of Barking And Dagenham Careers Service. It falls under the industry category of pre-school education services (CPV code 80110000) and serves locations in London and the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement utilised a direct method through a single tender action, which was appropriate for opportunities below the threshold. The process is now in the award stage, having been completed with the award date on 21st February 2025. The contract, valued at £45,000, will run from 1st March 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those that specialise in delivering educational services to early years and pre-school sectors. Organisations with a focus on community services, especially SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), would be well-suited to participate in such contracts. The buyer, London Borough Of Barking And Dagenham Careers Service, collaborated with MIND Havering, Barking & Dagenham as the supplier, showcasing a preference for partnerships that enhance local community engagement and social service capabilities.

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Notice Title

Mini Minds Programme

Notice Description

Mini Minds childcare and child development programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c146ef10-beac-4126-a16b-b623c50ec6ae
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80110000 - Pre-school education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM CAREERS SERVICE
Contact Name
Rebecca Nunn
Contact Email
rebecca.nunn@lbbd.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BARKING
Postcode
IG11 7LU
Post Town
Ilford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Barking and Dagenham
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Barking

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIND HAVERING, BARKING & DAGENHAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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