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title: "REVISED EOI - Evaluation of the Early Years Professional Development Programme (EY PDP)"
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# REVISED EOI - Evaluation of the Early Years Professional Development Programme (EY PDP)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c033c78-b3b4-4be7-a048-d7b5729667f1

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking bids for the tender titled "REVISED EOI - Evaluation of the Early Years Professional Development Programme (EY PDP)," which focuses on evaluating the impact of the Early Years Professional Development Programme on children's outcomes and the quality of early years settings. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for Expressions of Interest set for 27th June 2019 at 5pm. The programme falls under the category of research and development services, and the contract period is expected to commence on 27th September 2019 and run until 31st December 2021. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure, allowing a broad array of suppliers to participate.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in research and consultancy within the education sector. Companies with expertise in evaluating educational programmes and assessing programme impacts will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging with this opportunity can help businesses expand their portfolio, enhance their credibility in the education sector, and potentially secure long-term contracts for future evaluations.

## Notice

To conduct an evaluation of the Department for Education's Early Years Professional Development Programme (PDP - known formerly as the Professional Development Fund Programme), comprising an evaluation of the programme's impact on children's outcomes and the observed quality of early years settings, and a process evaluation. EOI REVISED 24/6/19 Additional information: Deadline for Expressions of Interest - 27th June 2019 at 5pm

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d77891f5-3cba-49db-adf4-2d0d8fdf3074 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Sep 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2019 at 09:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d77891f5-3cba-49db-adf4-2d0d8fdf3074
- 7 Jun 2019 at 08:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d77891f5-3cba-49db-adf4-2d0d8fdf3074

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d77891f5-3cba-49db-adf4-2d0d8fdf3074
  25th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6178e87d-8ad2-4b51-a91b-3dfdb2bc756c
  Expression of Interest (EOI)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c582e93c-2edd-44cc-9e8b-629d179eaad1
  EOI Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9f8c4492-c6af-43fd-bedf-0abb52638fcf
  REVISED EOI

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