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title: "Kent Early Years Education Research"
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published: "2023-02-08"
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# Kent Early Years Education Research

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-059d95a9-8465-4a91-a1f6-64e8870f5461

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## Summary

The Kent County Council has issued a tender for the provision of academic research services for the project "Kent Early Years Education Research". This project aims to review best practices in Early Years education with a focus on inclusive practices and school readiness. The tender has an open procedure with a tender period ending on 22nd February 2023. The contract period is set to start on 6th March 2023 and end on 31st July 2023, providing an opportunity for interested parties, especially SMEs and VCSEs, to contribute to shaping future Early Years education in Kent.

This tender from the Kent County Council in England falls under the services category and is suitable for businesses offering research consultancy and primary education services. Interested parties should take note of the specific focus areas and deadlines mentioned in the tender to align their proposals with the requirements of the project. With a clear purpose and scope, this tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the education and research sectors to showcase their expertise and potentially secure a contract with the council.

## Notice

The requirement is for an academic research partner to undertake a review of national and international best practice in relation to Early Years education, with a specific focus on inclusive practices and school readiness. Purpose: To understand how the Early Years provision currently operates in Kent in relation to best practice. The research will be used to underpin recommendations about the future development of Early Years educational provision within Kent.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24e0c600-05d0-44f5-8de2-5b905f5f0d65 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2023 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 80100000 - Primary education services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2023 at 10:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24e0c600-05d0-44f5-8de2-5b905f5f0d65

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24e0c600-05d0-44f5-8de2-5b905f5f0d65
  8th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk

## Provenance

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