--- title: "The supply of services to drive delivery of 30 hours free childcare through local authorities" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ac15f056-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ac15f056-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ac15f056-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ac15f056-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2016-11-18" --- # The supply of services to drive delivery of 30 hours free childcare through local authorities Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac15f056-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ac15f056-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ac15f056-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is seeking tenders for a service contract titled "The supply of services to drive delivery of 30 hours free childcare through local authorities." This procurement falls under the social work and related services industry category. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a contract period set to commence on 1st August 2016 and run for two years, potentially extending by an additional year. The total estimated value of the contract is approximately £3 million, and interested suppliers should note that a supplier event is scheduled for the week commencing 30th May 2016 in central London, with a future notice date of 6th June 2016. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing childcare services and support to local authorities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as the Department for Education aims to engage organisations that can effectively assist 152 local authorities in implementing this critical childcare initiative for working parents. Participation in this tender could lead to long-term partnerships with the government and expand growth within the childcare sector. ## Notice We propose to tender for a national organisation to support 152 local authorities in England to implement 30 hours free childcare for working parents. The contract will commence from 1 August 2016 for 2 years with the option to extend the contract by one year (please note the extension is not guaranteed at this stage and will be dependent on government priorities at the time). The value of the contract will be approximately PS3m up to August 2018 (please note these figures will include any VAT that may be applicable). See 'Attachments' for full description and details of the supplier event. Additional information: DfE intends to hold a Supplier Event on W/C 30 May 2016 in central London. This event will provide an opportunity for all interested suppliers to be informed about the further details of the requirements, enable dialogue with potential suppliers and to provide a Q&A forum. Information will also be available on the proposed procurement process and timetable and suppliers will be able to meet key members of the DfE project team involved in this procurement. See 'Attachments' for further information. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdc8bdb9-bfb9-4e39-9cfe-ed72bcc9c119 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement 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 | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Jun 2016 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2016 - 31 Jul 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | S1 | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdc8bdb9-bfb9-4e39-9cfe-ed72bcc9c119 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdc8bdb9-bfb9-4e39-9cfe-ed72bcc9c119 17th May 2016 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eddd7bd8-1ee0-42fb-a765-77cf21fdb858 Description of services and further information ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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