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title: "Cambridgeshire County Council Childminding Support"
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# Cambridgeshire County Council Childminding Support

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a57604dd-f387-4a6a-8ca4-fccc6b50c90a

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## Summary

The Cambridgeshire County Council is conducting a procurement process titled "Cambridgeshire County Council Childminding Support," initiated to enhance childcare services for children aged 0-4 years. This contract falls within the health and social work services industry and is located in Cambridge, UK, with a total value of £1,104,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 8 January 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2018 and will remain active until 31 March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in early years services, childcare training, and support services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the project aims to deliver high-quality childcare support in disadvantaged areas. Businesses with expertise in training, recruitment, and compliance with Ofsted standards would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Our Early Years Service (EY) is responsible for securing sufficient good quality childcare for 0-4 yr olds, & ensuring support & development of potential, new & existing providers in Cambs. We're required to improve outcomes for young children & their families, focusing on those from disadvantaged backgrounds, Childcare Act 2006, so children are equipped for life & school, no matter their circumstances. We seek to facilitate sharing of expertise amongst providers to improve quality. To support & develop childminders, we're commissioning a service to provide the following: Advice, support & training on recruitment & prior to initial Ofsted visit; Support & challenge to deliver high quality EY Foundation Stage provision in line with Ofsted standards; Generic support, especially to develop new places in areas of need, & including support surgeries; Collaborative working to support safeguarding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17d2161a-320d-48e8-ba49-afe46d2bcf6b |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,104,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,102,170 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB3 0AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDCARE AND EARLY YEARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2018 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17d2161a-320d-48e8-ba49-afe46d2bcf6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17d2161a-320d-48e8-ba49-afe46d2bcf6b
  27th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lgss.co.uk/about/

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