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title: "Early Years Foundation Stage reforms: Guidance, resources and training"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6e73fd15-1cc2-42ab-bdc1-fa3a87fa8688"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2019-05-29"
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# Early Years Foundation Stage reforms: Guidance, resources and training

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e73fd15-1cc2-42ab-bdc1-fa3a87fa8688

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Early Years Foundation Stage reforms: Guidance, resources and training" is being undertaken by the Department for Education. This tender falls within the education and training services sector and is located in London, England. The current stage of procurement is planning, with an engagement end date set for 28th June 2019. A supplier engagement day is scheduled for 2nd July 2019, from 1 PM to 4 PM, at Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street, London SW1P 3BT, where potential providers can offer feedback on the Department's requirements.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses aiming to grow in the education sector, particularly those focusing on early years training and development. Companies that provide training resources, stakeholder communication strategies, online training platforms, or event management services will be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage in this tender process, as the contracting authority is seeking diverse providers to meet their needs effectively.

## Notice

: The Department intends to reform the learning and development and assessment requirements stipulated by the Early Years Foundation Stage statutory framework, with national implementation anticipated in September 2021. The Contractor will be responsible for developing a programme to support the early years workforce (reception teachers, nursery practitioners, school and PVI leadership, childminders), as well as early years training providers, in preparing for, implementing and embedding the reforms, which might include but is not limited to: 1. Stakeholder communications 2. Guidance, resources and curricula 3. Online training modules 4. Creating and embedding online networks and forums 5. Running regional "embedding" events 6. Delivering training to Local Department representatives Additional information: The Department will hold a supplier engagement day on 2 July 2019 in London - see details below. The purpose of the day is to allow potential providers to provide feedback on the Department's requirements and to inform the Department's approach to market. To register your interest in the event, please email anna.jones@education.gov.uk and include the names and contact details of your attendees (including phone numbers). Please note that if this event is oversubscribed, a maximum of one attendee can attend per potential provider. Date: Tuesday 2nd July 2019 - 1pm-4pm Location: Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street, London, SW1P 3BT Capacity: 35

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62750e05-db96-42a5-bba4-42d967f37cd2 |
| 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 | 29 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Jun 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 29 May 2019 at 15:45 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62750e05-db96-42a5-bba4-42d967f37cd2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62750e05-db96-42a5-bba4-42d967f37cd2
  29th May 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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