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CONTRACT FOR THE SUPPLY OF SERVICES TO SUPPORT LOCAL AUTHORITIES TO DELIVER 30 HOURS FREE CHILDCARE PLACES FOR WORKING PARENTS IN ENGLAND

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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28 Apr 2017 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract titled "Contract for the Supply of Services to Support Local Authorities to Deliver 30 Hours Free Childcare Places for Working Parents in England". This procurement falls within the social work and related services category, with a contract value of £3 million. The open procurement process initially began with a tender phase, which concluded on 16 September 2016. The contract will be active from 10 October 2016 to 9 October 2018, allowing for significant engagement with local authorities across England.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in childcare services, consultancy, and support for local authorities. Companies equipped to handle projects that support local needs, with expertise in childcare policy and its implementation, would find this tender particularly relevant. Additionally, small and medium enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises are encouraged to compete, given the suitability criteria established by the buyer.

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Notice Title

CONTRACT FOR THE SUPPLY OF SERVICES TO SUPPORT LOCAL AUTHORITIES TO DELIVER 30 HOURS FREE CHILDCARE PLACES FOR WORKING PARENTS IN ENGLAND

Notice Description

The Contractor has agreed to provide support to local authorities (LAs) to deliver 30 hours free childcare for working parents which will include but is not limited to; monitoring and supporting the early implementers ensuring key learning and messages are disseminated to and from the department, a universal and targeted approach to help LAs deal with their sufficiency challenges, support to help providers remain sustainable and generic support to LAs with the continued expansion of the early learning for two year olds programme, flexibility and SEND on the terms and conditions set out in this Contract Additional information: Childcare Works is a consortium consisting of Mott Macdonald, Hempsall's and Action For Children.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd96e47d-baba-476f-b0ad-19e50891de16
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfb3c63d-1d01-4279-8be6-0e9e4191d865
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20169 years ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2016 - 9 Oct 2018 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
steven.kandola@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHILDCARE WORKS

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