This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Mar 2022 at 10:30

Tender

14 Oct 2021 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is currently engaged in an open procurement process for the "Early Years and Childcare Training Framework Agreement". This framework focuses on providing education and training services, specifically aimed at enhancing the skills of practitioners working with children aged 0-5 and in playwork. The tender process is active, with a bid submission deadline of 19 November 2021. The total estimated value of the framework is £2,400,000, with contracts lasting up to 1,440 days. Interested parties must register on the Council's procurement system to participate.

This training framework offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in early years education, playwork, and professional training services. Companies that provide expertise in child development, early childhood education, and inclusive training methodologies will be well-positioned to compete in this tender. Furthermore, suppliers that can demonstrate strong quality assurance and personnel qualifications, as well as their ability to contribute to social value, are likely to stand out in this competitive landscape.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Early Years and Childcare Training Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council retendered its expiring Early Years and Childcare Training framework agreement. Norfolk County Council has appointed providers to its framework who will provide high quality, well-planned learning experiences for all learners and provide the necessary information, advice, guidance and support to learners for the duration of the course to ensure the learning outcomes are met.

Lot Information

Early Years Training 0-5 years

Training that is relevant for early years and childcare practitioners that work with children aged 0-5 years, covering areas in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Additional information: Price was not evaluated for appointment to the framework agreement.

Playwork Training

Training that is relevant for Playwork practitioners working with children aged 4 and above, covering areas such as, but not limited to, Playwork Principles, Early Years Foundation Stage, Child Development, Partnerships with Parents, The Learning Environment, Behaviour training, Understanding Play Types, Outdoor Play, Creative play, Play and Playwork, Inclusive and Challenging Play Environments, Risk and Challenge, Self-regulation, Health and Safety. Additional information: Price was not evaluated for appointment to the framework agreement.

Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Requirements/Leadership and Management

Training that covers the Statutory Framework requirements of the EYFS. Additional information: Price was not evaluated for appointment to the framework agreement

Inclusion / SEND

Training that covers areas of inclusion / SEND in early years and childcare settings. Additional information: Price was not evaluated for appointment to the framework agreement.

Qualifications

Level 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 qualifications in early years and playwork. Additional information: Price was not evaluated for appointment to the framework agreement.

Childminder training

Training that is specific to Childminders, covering areas such as, but not limited to Pre-registration training, Business training, Marketing, EYFS Training, Preparing for Ofsted for Childminders. Additional information: Price was not evaluated for appointment to the framework agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ebbf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005522-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

80511000 - Staff training services

80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

80532000 - Management training services

80550000 - Safety training services

80560000 - Health and first-aid training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Norfolk County Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
13
Supplier Names

British Association for Early Childhood Education t/a Early Education

CR Safety Management

Christine Elsby

Communicate & Care Ltd

Edseco Limited t/a The Education People

HIT Training Ltd t/a C2C Training

Jarvis Training Management Limited

Pen Green Centre

Respectrum Advisory Services

Simply One Stop Ltd t/a Learn Plus Us

The Childcare Company (Old Windsor) Limited

The Hamlet Centre Trust

We Can Do Business Limited

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