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title: "Business Support for Early Years"
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# Business Support for Early Years

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ed46783-eda6-4a68-a80b-79b87db211c0

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## Summary

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has initiated a tender process titled "Business Support for Early Years", aimed at securing a single expert supplier in the field of government-funded childcare for primary school age children up to 11 years. The procurement is classified under 'child allowances' within the services category and has been completed as of 25th November 2021. The contract, valued at £56,350, commenced on 25th November 2021 and will run until 24th March 2022. The procurement method followed was an open procedure, inviting all interested suppliers to participate before the end date for tender submissions on 22nd October 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises specialising in childcare and education services to engage with HMRC. Companies that have expertise in early years educational support, training, and relationship building with local authorities would be particularly well suited to compete. Successful suppliers will play a critical role in enhancing understanding and accessibility of childcare offers across the UK, specifically the Tax-Free Childcare initiative, thereby strengthening the childcare framework and contributing to social welfare.

## Notice

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) was seeking for a single supplier who is an expert on Early Years, (including primary school age up to aged 11) government funded childcare. The supplier will provide educational awareness and understanding of Tax-Free Childcare (TFC), it's eligibility criteria and how it works in relation to other government childcare offers available across the U.K.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a0363dd-5f96-4a1c-b6ce-2be1293e2100 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | 18 May 2021 |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2021 - 24 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,350 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,350 |
| 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 | H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 9LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEMPSALL CONSULTANCIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 75330000 - Family allowances
- 75340000 - Child allowances
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2021 at 08:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a0363dd-5f96-4a1c-b6ce-2be1293e2100
- 4 Oct 2021 at 14:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac6bda9c-52b4-4e08-ba26-c7870528c12a
- 4 May 2021 at 16:36 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b52e7d1-bc32-413f-ad2a-43a94bcf2bf9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a0363dd-5f96-4a1c-b6ce-2be1293e2100
  25th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac6bda9c-52b4-4e08-ba26-c7870528c12a
  4th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b52e7d1-bc32-413f-ad2a-43a94bcf2bf9
  4th May 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e004d72-6acf-4f33-9225-ae6a664aa0c5
  Ariba supplier registration guidance
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e80ce97d-8241-43ba-a27b-5326b09f76db

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