--- title: "Early Years Local Authority Implementation and Challenge Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-853588f2-acca-4363-9cbf-32d47d6b00b4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-853588f2-acca-4363-9cbf-32d47d6b00b4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-853588f2-acca-4363-9cbf-32d47d6b00b4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-853588f2-acca-4363-9cbf-32d47d6b00b4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2020-03-24" --- # Early Years Local Authority Implementation and Challenge Contract Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-853588f2-acca-4363-9cbf-32d47d6b00b4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-853588f2-acca-4363-9cbf-32d47d6b00b4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-853588f2-acca-4363-9cbf-32d47d6b00b4.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is initiating the Early Years Local Authority Implementation and Challenge Contract, currently in the planning stage. This procurement process is classified under education and training services, with the aimed performance location in Sheffield, England. Key procurement milestones include the issuance of invitations to tender in mid-February 2020, the deadline for bids in mid-March 2020, and an anticipated contract award by late April 2020. A market engagement supplier event is scheduled for 10 January 2020, allowing interested parties to discuss requirements directly with the Department for Education. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in early years education and childcare services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Successful bidders will have the chance to work closely with local authorities to enhance childcare capacity and promote education entitlements for disadvantaged families. Companies that excel in community engagement and service delivery in educational settings are well-suited to compete effectively for this contract. ## Notice PLEASE NOTE DUE TO COVID19 OUTBREAK,THE UPCOMING PROCUREMENT FOR EARLY YEARS LOCAL AUTHORITY IMPLEMENTATION AND CHALLENGE CONTRACT IS POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Description: Market Warming Event The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to notify the market of the Department for Education's (DfE) intention to undertake a procurement exercise for the Early Years Local Authority Implementation and Challenge Contract in early 2020. Prior to the procurement, the DfE will be undertaking Market Engagement activity for interested providers to learn more about the requirements, network with other providers, and input into the development of the service and commercial models. The DfE currently funds three early education and childcare entitlements: * 15 hours for the most disadvantaged 2-year-olds; * Universal 15 hours for all 3- and 4-year-olds; and * Additional 15 hours for eligible 3- and 4-year olds. The DfE intends to procure a supplier to work with local authorities (LAs) to build capability to secure sufficient childcare places to meet demand, and to promote take-up of the entitlements by the least advantaged families. We anticipate that delivery of this work will begin in Spring 2020 and run for one year. Description: Market Warming Event Place of performance: Department for Education, 2 St. Paul's Place, 125 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, England, S1 2FJ. The DfE plan to hold a 2-hour supplier event from 11am on Friday 10 January 2020 in Sheffield for interested organisations. This event will enable organisations to gain a better understanding of DfE's requirements and allow DfE to take on board feedback from potential suppliers about this work. To pre-register for the supplier event please email: earlyyears.entitlements@education.gov.uk Please see the attached file for full details; Additional information: Form of procedure: Main features of the award procedure: The following are indicative key dates for the procurement activity: * Mid-February 2020 - issue of invitation to tender; * Mid-March 2020 - deadline date for bids; * Late April 2020 - indicative contract award (subject to agreement with DfE Ministers). The procurement activity for this requirement will be conducted electronically via Jaggaer e-tendering portal. No hard copy documents will be issued; all communications with DfE will be carried out via the portal. Bidders will be required to register on Jaggaer portal: https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html For any assistance with the portal, bidders should contact the Jaggaer helpdesk: help_UK@jaggaer.com Please note that this PIN is not a call to competition and the DfE is not bound to enter into any procurement activity because of it. With procurement being dependant on ministerial priorities, funding for Implementation and Challenge Services is subject to change at DfE's absolute discretion. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ead74efe-27fb-46e0-a27e-0701c0f3d2f4 | | 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 | 24 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 Jan 2020 | | 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 | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S1 2FJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 24 Mar 2020 at 16:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ead74efe-27fb-46e0-a27e-0701c0f3d2f4 - 24 Mar 2020 at 16:48 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ead74efe-27fb-46e0-a27e-0701c0f3d2f4 - 11 Dec 2019 at 10:32 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ead74efe-27fb-46e0-a27e-0701c0f3d2f4 - 11 Dec 2019 at 09:23 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ead74efe-27fb-46e0-a27e-0701c0f3d2f4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ead74efe-27fb-46e0-a27e-0701c0f3d2f4 24th March 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/014547bc-a13f-49e4-9177-163e55729de9 Market Warming Event - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1648d43a-15ba-458a-9d8f-80b3004905a9 ## Notice URLs - https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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