--- title: "Stay and Play drop-in services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-390736d8-2439-498d-a75d-4ddac814cdaa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-390736d8-2439-498d-a75d-4ddac814cdaa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-390736d8-2439-498d-a75d-4ddac814cdaa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-390736d8-2439-498d-a75d-4ddac814cdaa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN" published: "2022-02-08" --- # Stay and Play drop-in services Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-390736d8-2439-498d-a75d-4ddac814cdaa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-390736d8-2439-498d-a75d-4ddac814cdaa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-390736d8-2439-498d-a75d-4ddac814cdaa.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Camden is initiating a tender for the “Stay and Play drop-in services,” which fall under the health and social work services industry category. Currently in the planning stage, the procurement process aims to enhance early years support for children under 5 and their families. Key dates include a market engagement event scheduled for 28th February 2022, and the engagement end date is set for 28th March 2022. The total annual value of the contract is estimated at £70,000, with services expected to be delivered across various localities in Camden, England. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in early years education, family support, and community engagement. Participating organisations will have the chance to collaborate with the Integrated Early Years' Service to provide inclusive and accessible play sessions, thereby supporting families and enhancing community ties. This aligns well with the borough's commitment to supporting disadvantaged families, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses focused on social impact and early childhood services. ## Notice Integrated Early Years' Service (IEYS) BEST START FOR BABY & YOU Our vision: Every child has the best start in life, high quality early education and are ready for school at age 5. Networking and Information Event 28th February 2022 9:30am - 11:30am via Microsoft TEAMS Join us to hear about the upcoming procurement process for the provision of Stay and Play drop-in services for children under 5 years and their mums, dads & carers. Purpose of the market engagement event 1. Network with other organisations 2. For the Early Years' Service to engage with the market and obtain feedback from a range of potential providers 3. Provide early market notification of the proposed procurement that will take place in March 4. Find out more about the Early Years' Service developments 5. Provide information about the proposed procurement process and timescales Best Start for Baby & You - a new pathway of services (0-5) Camden Council is committed to prevention and early intervention, including during the critical first 1001 Days of a baby's life. Stay and Play services are an important element of the new pathway of services from pregnancy to age 5. Stay & Play drop-ins Stay and Play drop-ins are provided by Camden Early Years' Service and VCS organisations across the borough. Stay and Play services directly provided and funded through IEYS aim to support families with children under 5 years by offering easily accessible, inclusive play sessions in local neighbourhoods and communities. Stay and Play services: * Support mothers, fathers, and carers to support their children's learning and development through play and positive interactions * Help families to become aware of the range of services available and how to access support * Provide a place for mothers, fathers and carers to meet together, reducing social isolation and enabling positive engagement in their local community Borough-wide implementation The Early Years' Service operates a locality model, with 5 localities across the borough. These are Euston, Kentish Town East, Kentish Town West, Kilburn Priory and Kings Cross & Holborn. There is one children's centre hub in each locality. Work is currently underway to re-purpose some of the Early Years' nurseries to create additional children's centres. The re-purposed buildings are Hampden (Euston locality), Konstam (Kentish Town East) and Rhyl (Kentish Town West). Opportunity We will be procuring Stay & Play provision delivered by Camden VCS organisations to ensure all families, especially those that are most disadvantaged, have access to stay and play drop-ins across the borough in a range of venues. The total annual value of the contract is PS70K. There is an opportunity: * To provide stay and play drop-ins for mums, dads and carers and their children * For IEYS and VCS organisations to work in partnership to support families in the early years Please contact: michael.sargeant@camden.gov.uk to register your interest in this event and ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de5f8076-1da7-4b01-9fd5-f954dee9824d | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Mar 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £350,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North London | | Postcode | N1C 4AG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | King's Cross | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | 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 - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 8 Feb 2022 at 15:43 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de5f8076-1da7-4b01-9fd5-f954dee9824d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de5f8076-1da7-4b01-9fd5-f954dee9824d 8th February 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a4732d31-f588-ec11-8110-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.camden.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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