--- title: "1718-0254 Early Education and Childcare Provision in Children's Centres" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-87f15c05-7801-4b1f-bf1c-587a80886fba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-87f15c05-7801-4b1f-bf1c-587a80886fba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87f15c05-7801-4b1f-bf1c-587a80886fba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87f15c05-7801-4b1f-bf1c-587a80886fba.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ISLINGTON COUNCIL" published: "2018-03-01" --- # 1718-0254 Early Education and Childcare Provision in Children's Centres Buyer: ISLINGTON COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87f15c05-7801-4b1f-bf1c-587a80886fba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-87f15c05-7801-4b1f-bf1c-587a80886fba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87f15c05-7801-4b1f-bf1c-587a80886fba.json) ## Summary The Islington Council is seeking expressions of interest for the contract titled "1718-0254 Early Education and Childcare Provision in Children's Centres." This initiative falls within the primary education services and child daycare services categories, focusing on early education and childcare in London. The procurement stage is currently active, with a critical deadline for expressing interest set for 11.59 am on Tuesday, 03 April 2018, and submissions of selection questionnaires due by 12 noon on the same day. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 November 2018 and will extend until 31 October 2021, with a total value of approximately £5,983,745. This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in early childhood education and childcare services to expand their operations by partnering with Islington Council. Organisations that can demonstrate practical experience in providing high-quality care and education, particularly those adept at improving outcomes for children, including those with special educational needs, will be well-suited for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the council is keen to support a diverse range of providers committed to reducing inequalities and supporting local families. ## Notice Islington Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified organisations with relevant experience to deliver and manage early education and childcare provision in children's centre buildings in the following locations: * Lot 1: Hornsey Road Children's Centre (8 Tiltman Pl, Hornsey Rd, London N7 7EN) * Lot 2: Paradise Park Children's Centre (164 MacKenzie Rd, London N7 8SE) The successful providers will have to demonstrate a strong track record and extensive experience of providing early education and childcare. They will need to demonstrate how they have improved outcomes for all children, including children with special educational needs and disabilities. In addition, the successful providers will manage the children's centre building and be an active partner in the network of early childhood services organised through Bright Start Islington. The requirement Our duty is to ensure that universal and targeted early childhood services are made available for young children and their families, particularly for disadvantaged families, in order to improve outcomes and reduce inequalities in child development and school readiness. We are seeking to commission two organisations with relevant skills and knowledge that are able to demonstrate their experience to make a contribution to this core purpose by: * improving outcomes for children and families by offering high quality care and education services for children under 5 years in accordance with the council's early years admissions and charging policies; * ensuring local families have access to affordable, high quality provision and support, whatever the family circumstances; * managing the children's centre building including hosting Bright Start Islington integrated services; * being an active partner in Bright Start Islington, contributing expertise and working collaboratively to ensure local families can access the full range of services organised through Bright Start Islington. The providers must ensure that the service is provided in a non-discriminatory, non-patronising and professional manner by staff who are experienced, appropriately qualified and courteous. At all times, staff will need to demonstrate respect for the dignity and value of children and their parents/carers and sensitivity to their individual situation and experiences. Additional information: If you wish to apply for either of these contracts, please follow the steps below: Register your company free of charge via the London Tenders Portal. Link: https://procontract.due-north.com Await acceptance. You will receive an email confirming your username and password. Use your username and password to log into the London Tenders Portal and express your interest in 1718-0254 Early Education and Childcare Provision in Children's Centres. Categories: 80100000: Primary education services; 80000000: education and training services; 85312110: Child daycare services. Shortly after you have expressed interest, you will receive a second email containing a link to access the selection questionnaire. Deadlines The deadline for expressions of interest is: 11.59am on Tuesday 03 April 2018 Submission of selection questionnaires by: 12 noon on Tuesday 03 April 2018 Late submissions will not be accepted. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9fc8dfd-a351-44f3-9077-9bff50bb81b6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,983,745 | | 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 | ISLINGTON COUNCIL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North London | | Postcode | N7 7EP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington | | Local authority | Islington | | Electoral ward | Finsbury Park | | Westminster constituency | Islington North | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80100000 - Primary education services - 85312110 - Child daycare services ## Release History - 1 Mar 2018 at 15:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9fc8dfd-a351-44f3-9077-9bff50bb81b6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9fc8dfd-a351-44f3-9077-9bff50bb81b6 1st March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.islington.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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