Tender

Early Years Disadvantage (VCS) Grants 2018-20

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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01 Jul 2018 at 09:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is currently seeking bids for the "Early Years Disadvantage (VCS) Grants 2018-20". This procurement falls under the education and training services category, with the total funding amount reaching up to £6.5 million over an 18-month contract period, commencing from 1st October 2018 to 31st March 2020. The tender period is set to close on 27th July 2018. This opportunity aims to support vital initiatives addressing early years disadvantage, particularly focusing on closing the disadvantage gap at age 5 and supporting early years special educational needs and disabilities.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations, especially those that specialise in educational services and social work. With funding being allocated for impactful projects that cater to early years priorities, businesses positioned in these sectors can strengthen their offerings. Additionally, organisations that are experienced in grant applications and delivering social impact programmes will find themselves particularly well-suited to compete for these grants, fostering growth while supporting critical community needs.

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Notice Title

Early Years Disadvantage (VCS) Grants 2018-20

Notice Description

See 'Attachments' for further information. Please note that this is a grant opportunity through the Early Years Disadvantage VCS Grant Programme to help develop and further our strategic aims to support two early years disadvantage delivery priorities: Priority 1: Closing the Disadvantage Gap at age 5 Priority 2: Early Years Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (EYSEND) We are making available up to a maximum of PS6.5 million in early years grant funding to VCS organisations for an 18-month period (up to PS2.8m from Oct'18- Mar'19 and up to PS3.7m from Apr'19 - Mar'20) to help deliver activities in support of one or more of the above early years disadvantage targeted priorities. Grants will be awarded across each of these two priority themes. The exact number and size of individual grants will depend on the range and quality of bids received but we are expecting to award fewer grants than in previous rounds. VCS organisations may submit bids related to one or more priority area but no more than two applications per organisation. A separate application form must be completed for each priority area. Applications will be assessed and prioritised 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 5pm Friday 13th July 2018 to: EnquiriesEarlyYears.VCSGRANTS@education.gov.uk To note: We are not seeking to fund research related activity, pilots, small scale local innovation/delivery projects, services or activities which we would expect to be commissioned locally. Additional information: E-mail for queries: EnquiriesEarlyYears.VCSGRANTS@education.gov.uk Email for application forms to be sent: EarlyYears.VCSGRANTS@education.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd4c5894-e29b-461d-8aa3-59d403737760
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/021931b1-6df4-45c5-9710-fc628fa6094c
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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 31 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
Not specified
Contact Email
enquiriesearlyyears.vcsgrants@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

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