Tender

Early Years -Foundation Years

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

24 Oct 2025 at 12:50

Planning

22 May 2025 at 08:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, a central government authority in London, has involved itself in a procurement process titled "Early Years - Foundation Years," aligning with the education and training services category. Initially set in a planning stage, the process had a future notice date marked for 1st August 2025, and the contract period was anticipated to commence on 20th November 2025 and conclude on 20th May 2027. However, the tender has since been withdrawn as of 24th October 2025, with the related award being cancelled in favour of pursuing the requirement through a compliant Framework Agreement.

This project endeavoured to engage suppliers capable of maintaining a direct communication channel with the Early Years sector, offering opportunities for businesses specialising in education services, digital communications, and event management. Specifically, it was targeted towards small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses with expertise in managing communication platforms, social media, and digital content related to educational services would have found this tender a fitting opportunity to enhance their portfolio and access a substantial network of over 25,000 Early Years educators.

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Notice Title

Early Years -Foundation Years

Notice Description

The Foundation Years contract will cover a direct communications channel with the Early Years sector. Through this channel, a subscriber list of around 25,000 EY educators is maintained. The supplier would be responsible for a monthly newsletter via email, daily social media content across a variety of platforms including Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn. The contract would also cover the maintenance and update of the Foundation Years website, including the regular creation of new content e.g. podcasts as well as running an online and in person conference on behalf of the department annually.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051c84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068223-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Nov 2025 - 20 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Withdrawn
Lots Status
Withdrawn
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
colette.summerson@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

Notice Documents

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