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title: "Systematic evidence review of Early Years Speech, Language and Communication con_24066"
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# Systematic evidence review of Early Years Speech, Language and Communication con_24066

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d34a662-dfa0-4b46-868e-60ab23d9a8ac

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## Summary

The Department for Education awarded a contract to Newcastle University for a systematic evidence review of Early Years Speech, Language and Communication services. The contract, valued at £66,873 GBP, falls under the services category. The procurement method used was Direct Award, with the tender period closing on February 19, 2024. The contract runs from February 19, 2024, to July 5, 2024, and the delivery address is in the North East region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the education and training sectors, to engage with public procurement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to participate. By offering tailored solutions for early years communication needs, businesses can contribute positively to educational practices and potentially expand their market presence through successful collaborations with government authorities like the Department for Education.

## Notice

Single contract awarded to Newcastle University School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences to deliver a rapid review of the evidence on supporting early years speech, language and communication needs, and a series of recommendations for practice to help practitioners select, test and adapt the most appropriate approaches depending on their assessment of a child's needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e827530-eb80-44c8-9a97-ff37bd0b0e35 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2024 - 5 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,873 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,873 |
| 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 | 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2024 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e827530-eb80-44c8-9a97-ff37bd0b0e35

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e827530-eb80-44c8-9a97-ff37bd0b0e35
  5th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5e6cd4d9-9020-42ac-8e55-6c6ff172feb9
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