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26 Jun 2026 at 17:52

Summary of the contracting process

The City of York Council is advancing the procurement process for a project titled "Leadership And Development Training for PVI Early Years Providers" under the services category, specifically focusing on training services. This tender involves designing and delivering a leadership and development programme for private, voluntary, and independent early years and childcare providers. An open procurement method is being utilised, with an emphasis on below-threshold open competition. The location is specified as York, within the United Kingdom, focusing on the UKE21 region. The tender, currently in its active stage, has a submission deadline set for 17th July 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 10th July 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, especially those experienced in early years education. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, with the contract valued at £72,000 gross and inclusive of potential extensions based on future commissioning needs. The project will begin on 9th September 2026 and could potentially extend for up to three years. The procurement favours quality with a high Quality:Price ratio of 80:20, making it an ideal venture for organisations with a strong track record in delivering impactful educational programmes.

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Notice Title

Leadership And Development Training for PVI Early Years Providers

Notice Description

The City of York is seeking an experienced early years organisation to design and deliver a high quality leadership and development programme for private, voluntary and independent (PVI) early years and childcare providers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract will be for a period of 2 years with the option for the Local Authority to extend delivery for a further year depending on future commissioning needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bea7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060544-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Sep 2026 - 8 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF YORK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6GA
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE21 York

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

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