Tender

Early Years Stakeholder Engagement Contract 2019-20

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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22 Nov 2019 at 14:23

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18 Dec 2018 at 10:10

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04 Dec 2018 at 12:56

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04 Dec 2018 at 12:53

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30 Nov 2018 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) is currently managing the Early Years Stakeholder Engagement Contract for 2019-20, aimed at fostering collaboration between the Department and the Early Year Sector from February 2019 to March 2020. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with a deadline for bids set on noon, 7th January 2019. The DfE is providing a budget of up to £100,000 for the project, and potential suppliers must prepare their applications inclusive of specified financial documents. Any questions should be directed to the DfE by 7th December 2018, with a Q&A to be published shortly thereafter. The contract will encompass services classified under business services such as law, marketing, consulting, and recruitment, among others, delivered across the UK and beyond.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSE), to engage in a contract that not only enhances their visibility in the education sector but also allows them to contribute to significant stakeholder engagement initiatives. Companies specialising in marketing, consulting, and communication services will find tailored opportunities to showcase their capabilities by bidding. Suppliers can leverage this contract to build long-term partnerships with the DfE and increase their expertise in stakeholder engagement within the educational frame.

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Notice Title

Early Years Stakeholder Engagement Contract 2019-20

Notice Description

The Department for Education (DfE) is seeking to appoint a suitable supplier to work collaboratively with the Department over the 14-month period (February 2019 - March 2020) to provide effective stakeholder engagement and communication channel between the Early Year Sector and DfE. Any organisation (including VCS) may submit bids. Applications will be assessed according to the extent to which they meet the assessment criteria described in the application form. Any questions related to points of clarification or process must be submitted by noon Friday 7th December 2018 to: EnquiriesEarlyYears.VCSGRANTS@education.gov.uk and a frequently asked questions (FAQs) document will be developed and posted by the 13th December. Timetable Invitation to bid published - 30th November 2018 Clarification Q&A deadline - 7th December 2018. DfE to provide answers by 13th December 2018. Deadline for bids - Noon 7th January 2019 Notification of outcome - early January 2019 Due diligence checks and contract finalisation early February 2019. Contract awarded - Mid February 2019. Start and End Date: 14 months - February 2019 - end of March 2020. We are making available up to a maximum of PS100,000 (inclusive of VAT) for a 14-month period (February 2019-March 2020). This is intended as a guide and, whilst the Department does not intend to depart from this, it reserves the right to do so at any time subject to quality and range of proposals received. Additional information: When submitting your final application, please include the following: * Application form and the declaration form * All financial documents as specified in the application form Please send an electronic copy of your bid to EarlyYears.VCSGRANTS@education.gov.uk no later than noon on 7th January 2019. You must specify your organisation name in the subject line. Late and duplicate bids will not be considered and any bids that are incomplete will not be assessed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d481c714-2326-4605-b3c5-45928af8a1e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfed94d4-a88f-43b6-acf3-783664581ef1
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Feb 2019 - 27 Mar 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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