Tender

EDU24007 Enhanced Early Years Provision

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

15 Dec 2025 at 14:22

PlanningUpdate

21 Oct 2025 at 10:21

Planning

12 Sep 2025 at 13:07

Planning

23 May 2025 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "EDU24007 Enhanced Early Years Provision," facilitated by Worcestershire County Council, is currently in the Tender stage. It seeks suppliers to deliver Enhanced Early Years Provision for children aged 2-4 years with complex needs across multiple locations including Wyre Forest, Bromsgrove, Redditch, Evesham/Pershore, and Malvern. This open procedure falls within the services category under the "lightTouch" regime and features a gross budget of £3,024,000. Interested parties should note key deadlines, such as the enquiry period ending on 21st January 2026 and the tender submission period concluding on 20th February 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for organisations focusing on pre-school education services and daycare for disabled children and young people. Businesses equipped to provide specialised nursery education and accommodations for children with complex SEND needs should find this opportunity aligning well with their services, particularly those that can leverage existing infrastructure in Redditch/Bromsgrove, Wyre Forest, Evesham/Pershore. The procurement process encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), fostering diverse business growth possibilities in the educational services sector. Engaging in this tender could significantly expand a provider’s portfolio within the public sector, enhancing visibility and growth potential through collaboration with Worcestershire County Council.

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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/082947-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 20263 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@worcestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
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

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