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Delivering the Best Start in Life - Implementation Partner

Department for Education

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

09 Jul 2026 at 09:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

08 Jul 2026 at 15:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

27 Apr 2026 at 11:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

06 Mar 2026 at 15:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

26 Jan 2026 at 09:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

23 Jan 2026 at 14:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 Jan 2026 at 14:27

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) is actively seeking an Implementation Partner for its "Delivering the Best Start in Life" programme. This public procurement process is in the Tender stage with an active status, inviting proposals from potential partners. The service-oriented contract, valued at £3,292,500 gross, focuses on the education and training sector, and covers various regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKI, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKJ, and UKK. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 5 August 2026, a final submission deadline for tenders on 11 August 2026, and the expected contractual award by 17 September 2026. The contract period begins on 2 November 2026, potentially extending to 31 March 2030, and will use an open procurement method.

This opportunity is tailored for organisations with the capability to support local authorities in transforming family support services, fostering ambitious local reforms, and delivering high-quality family hub services under the BSiL programme. This tender is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, aiming to drive innovation in system reforms, sustainable learning, and sector-wide improvements. Businesses involved in education, social services, or community development with a strong infrastructure and innovative approach would be ideal candidates for this competitive tender opportunity. The potential for contract renewal further enhances opportunities for sustained business growth and engagement with strategic national initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivering the Best Start in Life - Implementation Partner

Notice Description

The Department for Education (DfE) is issuing this Tender Notice to invite potential suppliers to bid for the role of Implementation Partner supporting local authorities to deliver the Best Start in Life (BSiL) programme. This procurement seeks to an Implementation Partner with the vision and capability to support Local Authorities to deliver transformation of family support services. The successful Implementation Partner will play a pivotal role in supporting Local Authorities to but not limited to: 1. Lead System Reform and Drive Ambitious Local Action 2. Deliver Consistent, High Quality BSiL and Best Start Family Hub Services 3. Build Sustainable Capability, Learning and Innovation Across the Sector 4. Provide Flexible, Responsive Support Aligned with a Changing Landscape The Implementation Partner(s) must demonstrate the infrastructure, agility, and expertise to respond at pace, enabling local authorities to maintain momentum in delivering the ambitions of the Best Start in Life programme. Detailed information and full documentation is available to download by registering for the opportunity itt_4017 on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is potential to extend the contract by up to two additional 12-month periods (1+1 years), subject to agreement and the terms of the contract. Any decision to extend the contract will be subject to affordability, government priorities, and policies.

Planning Information

The Department will be hosting an online event which will take place on Monday 16th March 2026. If you are interested in joining this event, please use the link below to register via Jaggaer (see View Opportunities) https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html Please Note: • This notice is for market engagement and exploratory purposes and is not a call for competition. • The Department for Education reserves the right not to enter any formal processes or agreements. • Accordingly, the Department for Education will not be liable for any bid cost, expenditure, work, or effort incurred by a provider in acting based on this notice. We intend to share the questions and answers from the event with all potential suppliers. The opportunity is suitable for but not limited to SME's and VCSEs Consideration will also be given to consortia and collaborative bids from all forms of organisations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064495-2026
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

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,743,750 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,743,750 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 2 Mar 2029 2-3 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
Department for Education
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Postcode Area
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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