Award

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Engagement Partner

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jan 2023 at 21:06

Planning

19 Aug 2022 at 22:56

Planning

16 Aug 2022 at 10:55

Planning

15 Aug 2022 at 17:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking an Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Engagement Partner within the Education and Training Services industry category. The procurement process is in the planning stage with an engagement end date set for August 30, 2022. The contract period is expected to last from December 2, 2022, until November 30, 2023, with a minimum value of 80,869 GBP and the total contract value of 124,197 GBP. The procurement method is an Open procedure (above threshold), suitable for SMEs.

This opportunity to become the EYFS engagement partner presents a chance for businesses in the education and training services sector, particularly those experienced in pre-school education services, to support the sector post-COVID-19 recovery. Businesses that are adept at providing sustained engagement support, messaging, and information dissemination are well-suited to compete. The buying organisation, the Department for Education, aims to ensure the successful implementation of reforms and policies, offering potential growth for businesses in the education sector looking to engage with a long-term commitment.

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Notice Title

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Engagement Partner

Notice Description

The Early Years Foundation Stage Reform Implementation team from the Strategy, Quality and COVID-19 Response division, are seeking to continue their system of support to the Early Years (EY) sector. As EY policy continues to develop and the Early Years Education recovery programme is rolled out, there is a clear need from the sector for support from the department as we deliver our key objectives and support with implementing the reforms into their second year. Continuing to maintain consistent engagement is essential to ensure the reforms are implemented confidently and successfully. We know from sector feedback that for some the reforms have presented challenges, and it is vital that we still have a mechanism to engage with them, ensuring the aims of the reforms are realised. The Foundation Years website also enables us to share guidance, information, and effective practice on potential forthcoming changes under consultation, such as those on staff to child ratios, supervision requirements while children are eating and potential changes to provide increased support for childminders. We want to make sure that those helping to deliver the Department for Education policies are fully supported to do so with a long term, sustained commitment through an engagement contract. The EYFS engagement partner, will provide continued essential support to the sector following the COVID-19 pandemic, and deliver relevant messaging and crucial information about the Early Years Education Recovery programme. As we now look to the future and recovery from COVID-19, it is more important than ever that we are able to continue to work with an engagement partner to support the sector by providing key information and timely communication regarding both EYFS policy / implementation and the COVID-19 recovery programme. We have awarded a contract for an initial period of 12-month with an option to extend for up to 6 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ebed81b9-a170-468d-8d90-0a2cbc20d055
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cc2a9cd-7084-4e53-a8f8-1d58e8d44eaa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£124,197 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£124,197 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Aug 2022Expired
Award Date
2 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2022 - 30 Nov 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORAM FAMILY AND CHILDCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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