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title: "Evaluation of national rollout of 30 hours of free childcare for working parents"
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# Evaluation of national rollout of 30 hours of free childcare for working parents

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f5a6f51-c7cf-4be1-857c-1c724375a24b

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking expressions of interest for a project titled "Evaluation of national rollout of 30 hours of free childcare for working parents." This procurement process falls under the services category and the procurement method is an open procedure, which is designed for below-threshold contracts. The tender period is active, with submissions accepted until 28 September 2017. The project will involve evaluations across 10 to 20 local authorities in England, with fieldwork anticipated from January to May 2018 and final reporting due in Summer 2018. The estimated budget for this contract ranges from £450,000 to £600,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the research and consultancy sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, especially those with experience in educational evaluations and local authority partnerships. Engaging in this project could enhance market presence and reputation for companies focused on childcare policies and early years education interventions.

## Notice

Expressions of interest are sought for an evaluation of 30 hours of free childcare for working parents during the first two terms of national rollout. The Department for Education is seeking to commission an evaluation study in 10-20 local authorities across England. The Department for Education will contract for an evaluation where fieldwork will take place between January 2018 - May 2018, with reporting in Summer 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc101b3f-36ca-4b57-b6ad-604567652bbe |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 15 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2017 - 28 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| 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

- 15 Sep 2017 at 09:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc101b3f-36ca-4b57-b6ad-604567652bbe
- 14 Sep 2017 at 11:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc101b3f-36ca-4b57-b6ad-604567652bbe
- 14 Sep 2017 at 10:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc101b3f-36ca-4b57-b6ad-604567652bbe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc101b3f-36ca-4b57-b6ad-604567652bbe
  15th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d10a188-5702-42db-90c3-5948d89dc50c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6aa0a0d9-0813-4969-a4b5-3cb3ab3b2d00
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e5aab8f9-015a-4ff7-8e91-80ba6f91acaf

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