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Basingstoke Early Years Specialist Hub Provision

Hampshire County Council

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24 Aug 2026 at 09:30

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council intends to commission an early years specialist hub for Basingstoke and Deane. The service will form part of the council’s inclusive early years education offer, providing reserved places for pre-school children with special educational needs and outreach support to private, voluntary and independent early years providers. Delivery will focus on children with complex developmental needs through early identification, preventative intervention and tailored learning environments. The hub will coordinate experienced early years practitioners with health, education and social care professionals. Its wider purpose is to improve school readiness, reduce inequalities and support better outcomes for vulnerable children and families, while reducing the need for statutory intervention. The service will be delivered in Basingstoke and Deane.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the council has set out its intention to buy the service, but this record does not invite tenders. It expects to use an above-threshold open procedure under the light-touch regime, with one lot. The indicative contract term is from 1 September 2027 to 31 August 2030, with two possible one-year extensions taking it to 31 August 2032. The estimated value is £1,280,000 including VAT. The buyer expects the tender period to end on 25 March 2027 at 14:00 UTC, with an award decision by 16 April 2027 and a further notice on 22 February 2027. Electronic submissions in English will be allowed. The planned lot is identified as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

The planned service should suit specialist early years providers, nursery organisations and voluntary or community enterprises able to operate a specialist hub and support children with special educational needs. Relevant capability includes provision of tailored pre-school education, experience supporting children with complex developmental needs, and the ability to deliver outreach to private, voluntary and independent early years settings. Suppliers should be prepared to provide experienced practitioners, structured support and inclusive learning environments, while coordinating effectively with health, education and social care professionals. The council says it will look for early identification, timely preventative intervention, strong partnership working and measurable improvements in school readiness and outcomes. Organisations should also be ready to meet defined eligibility requirements and performance measures when the procurement reaches the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Basingstoke Early Years Specialist Hub Provision

Notice Description

Hampshire County Council Children's Services, through the Basingstoke Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Service for Young Children Inclusion Team, is seeking to procure an Early Years Specialist Hub Provision for the district of Basingstoke and Deane. This service forms part of the Council's inclusive early years education offer and will include a defined number of reserved places for pre-school children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). In addition, the service will provide outreach support to private, voluntary, and independent early years providers. This provision plays a critical role in supporting early years children with complex developmental needs and is aligned with Hampshire's strategic priorities for inclusion and early intervention. The service specification outlines a targeted model of delivery through a specialist nursery hub, focusing on early identification, timely intervention, and multi-agency collaboration. The overarching aim is to reduce the need for statutory intervention by offering preventative support during a pivotal stage in a child's development. The delivery model incorporates structured support from experienced practitioners, tailored learning environments, and coordinated input from health, education, and social care professionals. Operating within Hampshire's strategic framework, the service is expected to contribute to improved school readiness, reduced inequalities, and better outcomes for vulnerable children and their families. The specification also includes defined performance measures, eligibility criteria, and expectations for partnership working to ensure the service remains impactful, accountable, and responsive to local needs. The initial term will be for three years, with extensions of up to a further two years. The new contract will commence on 1st September 2027.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension options are being considered: - Extension 1 of one year, ending 31/08/2031 - Extension 2 of one year, ending 31/08/2032

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ea22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080159-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement 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

80340000 - Special education services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,280,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,280,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 20277 months to go
Future Notice Date
22 Feb 20276 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2027 - 31 Aug 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Further Information

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