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Home Learning Environment

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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11 Jan 2024 at 13:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield City Council is inviting Early Years (EY) partners to submit bids for the "Home Learning Environment" initiative. This procurement opportunity is in the social work and related services category, specifically targeting providers with a 'good' Ofsted rating. The tender, identified as an "Open procedure," has a tender period ending on 29th January 2024, with contracts expected to start on 19th February 2024 and run until 31st October 2024. The initiative aims to improve HLE support for children aged 3 to 4 years old in Sheffield, offering awards of up to £2,000 to successful applicants.

This tender by Sheffield City Council can create growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the primary and pre-school education services sector. Businesses with experience in early childhood development and education would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The initiative aligns with the council's commitment to enhancing developmental outcomes for young children in the region. SMEs and VCSEs with a focus on family support services and educational programmes could benefit significantly from participating in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Home Learning Environment

Notice Description

Sheffield City Council have an exciting opportunity to collaborate with you, our partners, in improving experiences for Early Years (EY) children in the Home Learning Environment (HLE). As you will be aware, Sheffield City Council is one of 75 local authorities successfully selected and receiving funding to deliver the Family Hub and Start for Life programme. The programme aims to build on best practice principles to maximise every child's potential and one of the funded work streams to support this aim is focussed on improving HLE support. In our commitment to this aim, we have recruited a team of specialist practitioners to provide advice and support to families and the EY sector. They are trained in the award-winning Making it REAL programme delivered by the National Children's Bureau. This programme has proven efficacy in using the most advanced techniques to improve developmental outcomes for children based on the four areas of literacy and underpinned by the ORIM framework. Sheffield City Council is now inviting EY partners, who have at least a 'good' in the most recent Ofsted inspection, to submit bid applications to participate in this vital work, with awards available for PS2,000 for up to 24 providers and schools. This will not only provide an excellent opportunity for one member of your staff to access this award-winning training, but, will support in the delivery of intervention in your settings and homes with 8 Sheffield families with children aged 3 to 4 years old.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef4e0b1e-83b4-44ef-9a07-5af1e608ecfa
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

80110000 - Pre-school education services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Feb 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 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
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

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