--- title: "Cambridgeshire County Council - Review of Maintained Nursery Schools in Cambridgeshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4ffedb87-09db-4ecd-95a2-12feabc6b357" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4ffedb87-09db-4ecd-95a2-12feabc6b357" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ffedb87-09db-4ecd-95a2-12feabc6b357.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ffedb87-09db-4ecd-95a2-12feabc6b357.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LGSS" published: "2017-03-06" --- # Cambridgeshire County Council - Review of Maintained Nursery Schools in Cambridgeshire Buyer: LGSS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ffedb87-09db-4ecd-95a2-12feabc6b357 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4ffedb87-09db-4ecd-95a2-12feabc6b357) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ffedb87-09db-4ecd-95a2-12feabc6b357.json) ## Summary The Cambridgeshire County Council, represented by LGSS, has completed a public procurement process for a consultant to conduct a review of maintained nursery schools in the region. This contract, classified under Business analysis consultancy services, was valued at £8,250 and commenced on 1st February 2017, concluding on 28th February 2017. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 11th January 2017. This procurement process took place in the East of England, targeting various improvements around the new Early Years Funding formula and national educational initiatives. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in educational consultancy, particularly those focused on public sector services, early years education, and developmental consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to participate, given the scope of services required, including the assessment of local authority educational services. Engaging in this type of consultancy work can enhance their reputational standing while contributing to critical developments in the early years sector within the community. ## Notice Cambridgeshire County Council require a consultant to provide a review of the maintained nursery schools in Cambridgeshire. This needs to be within the context of: - The new Early Years Funding formula - New national initiatives, including the 30 hour funded Early Years education and childcare. - Changes in the roles of nursery schools and teaching schools - The Early Years sector as a whole across the county. - Services offered the by the Local Authority including Statutory duties. - Maintaining and improving the current quality and sufficiency of the Early Years Sector in the County. Please visit the LGSS Procurement Portal to formally register your interest in this opportunity and to access the documentation. www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c3aed39-ee65-469e-9cfe-c612dc7c66c6 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Jan 2017 | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2017 - 28 Feb 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £8,250 | | 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 | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | EARLY EDUCATION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 80100000 - Primary education services ## Release History - 6 Mar 2017 at 15:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c3aed39-ee65-469e-9cfe-c612dc7c66c6 - 10 Feb 2017 at 16:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4507695f-b2ed-43ae-9aa0-f1d2ead07c4b - 10 Feb 2017 at 16:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4507695f-b2ed-43ae-9aa0-f1d2ead07c4b - 22 Dec 2016 at 18:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4507695f-b2ed-43ae-9aa0-f1d2ead07c4b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c3aed39-ee65-469e-9cfe-c612dc7c66c6 6th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4507695f-b2ed-43ae-9aa0-f1d2ead07c4b 10th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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