--- title: "Early Years and Childcare Training Framework Agreement - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-083207bc-c2a6-42e3-8237-bc53ad93c097" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-083207bc-c2a6-42e3-8237-bc53ad93c097" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-083207bc-c2a6-42e3-8237-bc53ad93c097.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-083207bc-c2a6-42e3-8237-bc53ad93c097.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-03-01" --- # Early Years and Childcare Training Framework Agreement - AWARD Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-083207bc-c2a6-42e3-8237-bc53ad93c097 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-083207bc-c2a6-42e3-8237-bc53ad93c097) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-083207bc-c2a6-42e3-8237-bc53ad93c097.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Norfolk County Council as the buying organisation, with the tender titled "Early Years and Childcare Training Framework Agreement - AWARD." This contract falls under the education and training services category, specifically targeting the provision of high-quality training for the early years and childcare workforce. The procurement method is an open procedure, which has recently reached the award stage as of 1st March 2022. The contract period is set to commence on 1st February 2022 and conclude on 31st January 2026. The delivery of services will take place in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom, and the tender has already completed its submission phase, with a notable end date for tender submissions being 19th November 2021. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing educational and vocational training services, particularly those specialising in childcare and early years education. Companies that focus on comprehensive training solutions, including first-aid training, health and safety, and vocational skill development, will find this contract particularly relevant. With Norfolk County Council advocating for high-quality learning outcomes, suppliers capable of delivering innovative and effective training programmes stand to benefit greatly, fostering business growth while enhancing the skills of the workforce in this sector. ## Notice Norfolk County Council is retendering its expiring Early Years and Childcare Training framework agreement. Norfolk County Council is committed to providing high quality training and professional development opportunities to the early years and childcare workforce. Research clearly shows that a well-qualified and appropriately skilled early years and childcare workforce makes a real difference to the quality of provision and outcomes for children. Norfolk County Council is seeking to appoint providers to its framework who will provide high quality, well-planned learning experiences for all learners and provide the necessary information, advice, guidance and support to learners for the duration of the course to ensure the learning outcomes are met. Full details of the requirement can be found in the Service Specification, which forms a Schedule to the Terms and Conditions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75f5679d-2152-46dc-a36f-a9c9f65c054c | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Jan 2022 | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NORFOLK | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR1 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Lakenham | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 13 | | Supplier names | CHRISTINE ELSBY; COMMUNICATE & CARE; CR SAFETY MANAGEMENT; EARLY EDUCATION; EDSECO; HIT TRAINING; JARVIS TRAINING MANAGEMENT; PEN GREEN CENTRE; RESPECTRUM ADVISORY SERVICES; SIMPLY ONE STOP LTD T/A LEARN PLUS US; THE CHILDCARE; THE HAMLET CENTRE TRUST; WE CAN DO BUSINESS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80500000 - Training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80530000 - Vocational training services - 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services - 80562000 - First-aid training services ## Release History - 1 Mar 2022 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75f5679d-2152-46dc-a36f-a9c9f65c054c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75f5679d-2152-46dc-a36f-a9c9f65c054c 1st March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.norfolk.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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