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EDU24007 Enhanced Early Years Provision

Worcestershire County Council

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

11 May 2026 at 14:50

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

15 Dec 2025 at 14:22

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

21 Oct 2025 at 11:21

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 Sep 2025 at 14:07

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 10:58

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council is managing a procurement process for the "EDU24007 Enhanced Early Years Provision" aimed at providing services for children aged 2-4 with complex needs that require specialised care beyond mainstream facilities. This procurement process focuses on areas within the UKG12 region, including Wyre Forest, Bromsgrove, Redditch, Evesham/Pershore, and Malvern. The procurement follows an open procedure method under the "lightTouch" regime, with key dates such as the completion of the award process on 29th April 2026 and the contract period scheduled from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2031. The industry category is primarily services, highlighted by classifications such as pre-school education and daycare services for disabled children and young people.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for service providers in education and specialised care, particularly those with experience in supporting children with complex needs. Suitable businesses, especially SMEs and those knowledgeable in early years education, can leverage their expertise to deliver impactful services in a community setting. The structured procurement process offers a transparent and competitive environment, where quality assurance and social value are key criteria, ensuring that growing businesses with innovative solutions are well-placed to benefit. By participating, businesses can establish a robust footprint in the public sector, enhancing their portfolio and contributing positively to the community's education services infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EDU24007 Enhanced Early Years Provision

Notice Description

The Council is seeking a supplier(s) to deliver Enhanced Early Years Provision (EEYP) for children aged 2-4 years whose identified complex needs make it difficult to attend provision that is ordinarily available. The intention is to deliver additional EEYP within Wyre Forest, Bromsgrove, Redditch, Evesham/Pershore, and Malvern. WCC are looking to commission the following number of places in each locality: * Redditch/Bromsgrove by either i. Redditch - 6 places a year; and ii. Bromsgrove - 6 places a year; or iii. Redditch/Bromsgrove - 12 places a year; * Wyre Forest: Up to 12 places a year; * Pershore/Evesham: Up to 12 places a year; and * Malvern: Up to 6 places a year

Planning Information

There will two opportunities to attend a market engagement event for providers to come along to hear about the proposals and help shape what the provision can offer, as well as to express their interest about potential application to deliver the provision. Market Engagement Events are on the dates below: 1st October – face to face session at Worcestershire County Cricket Club - 7pm – 8.30pm 6th October - virtual session – 10.30 – 12noon (link given once registered) To register to attend or if you have any further questions, please contact CHScommissioning@worcestershire.gov.uk Market Engagement Feedback Please see https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/council-services/schools-education-and-learning/send-local-offer/childcare-or-preschool-children-send/enhanced-early-years-provisions to view copies of market engagement slides and a summary of the frequently asked questions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05214d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043062-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80110000 - Pre-school education services

85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,520,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,520,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,520,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
29 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Worcestershire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Postcode Area
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Dingley Family and Specialist Early Years Centres

Special Steps Limited

The Diocese of Worcester Multi Academy Trust

Further Information

Notice Documents

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