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title: "EXPLORING THE WIDER WORLD - Early Years/PVI sector"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-01-15"
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# EXPLORING THE WIDER WORLD - Early Years/PVI sector

Buyer: STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a74cb93-93c1-4c12-90a6-2bbb04ff34af

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "EXPLORING THE WIDER WORLD - Early Years/PVI sector," managed by Stoke-on-Trent City Council, is in the award stage. This contract is valued at £197,000 and focuses on services within the education and training sector, also encompassing health, social work, and recreational services. The contract is located in Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands, England, and began on 2nd January 2019, with a contract end date of 3rd August 2020. The open procurement method was used, with the tender period closing on 28th November 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to expand their services in the educational and social work sectors. Businesses that specialise in early years education, health services, or community engagement initiatives would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given its focus on improving social mobility for children and young people.

## Notice

The Opportunity Area Programme seeks to improve social mobility for children and young people, to break the link between social background and destination. Stoke-on-Trent is one of 12 areas selected for additional support from DfE, working through a partnership of local leaders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af4c63c8-8b36-42d1-b66f-c84c22d37d4a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2019 - 3 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £197,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £197,000 |
| 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 | STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Hartshill Park & Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EARLY EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2019 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af4c63c8-8b36-42d1-b66f-c84c22d37d4a
- 6 Nov 2018 at 13:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f843d7b-433e-4004-b369-94078036a754

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af4c63c8-8b36-42d1-b66f-c84c22d37d4a
  15th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f843d7b-433e-4004-b369-94078036a754
  6th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b3290b7a-c4e1-e811-80ef-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.stoke.gov.uk

## Provenance

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