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title: "Cambridgeshire County Council Childminding Support"
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# Cambridgeshire County Council Childminding Support

Buyer: LGSS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47712c39-98e9-4b2a-83c5-2946278a1bc7

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## Summary

The procurement process organised by LGSS focuses on providing Childminding Support for the Cambridgeshire County Council. This tender, titled "Cambridgeshire County Council Childminding Support," falls under the health and social work services category and is set in the UK. It commenced with a procurement method classified as an open procedure, with an active status and a tender period set to conclude on 8th January 2018. The contract, which has an estimated value of £1,104,000, is intended to commence on 11th March 2018 and will run for one year until 11th March 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their services in early years childcare. Key businesses that would be well-suited to participate include those specialising in childcare training, educational support services, and community engagement initiatives. By providing expertise in high-quality childcare practices, these businesses can contribute to improving the outcomes for children from various backgrounds, thereby fostering growth and enabling partnerships with local authorities.

## Notice

Our Early Years Service (EY) is responsible for securing sufficient good quality childcare for 0-4 yr olds, & ensuring support & development of potential, new & existing providers in Cambs. We're required to improve outcomes for young children & their families, focusing on those from disadvantaged backgrounds, Childcare Act 2006, so children are equipped for life & school, no matter their circumstances. We seek to facilitate sharing of expertise amongst providers to improve quality. To support & develop childminders, we're commissioning a service to provide the following: Advice, support & training on recruitment & prior to initial Ofsted visit; Support & challenge to deliver high quality EY Foundation Stage provision in line with Ofsted standards; Generic support, especially to develop new places in areas of need, & including support surgeries; Collaborative working to support safeguarding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50c83b30-14ee-4891-9334-c01728cbf70f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2018 - 11 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,104,000 |
| 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 | LGSS |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB3 0AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2017 at 11:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50c83b30-14ee-4891-9334-c01728cbf70f
- 6 Dec 2017 at 13:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50c83b30-14ee-4891-9334-c01728cbf70f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50c83b30-14ee-4891-9334-c01728cbf70f
  7th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lgss.co.uk/about/

## Provenance

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