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title: "provision of an Ofsted Inspection Readiness Programme for domestic childcare providers"
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published: "2021-12-20"
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# provision of an Ofsted Inspection Readiness Programme for domestic childcare providers

Buyer: OLDHAM COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c57fd9d4-6f87-49b9-b506-96f7aa72bc17

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## Summary

The Oldham Council is currently conducting an open tender for the provision of an Ofsted Inspection Readiness Programme aimed at domestic childcare providers, published on 20 December 2021. This procurement falls under the primary education services category and is focused on ensuring that all childcare providers in the region are assessed as 'good' or higher by Ofsted. The tender period will close on 7 January 2022, after which the contract is set to commence on 17 January 2022 and run until 16 January 2023, with the delivery location specified as England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in early education services, particularly those that can demonstrate experience in preparing childcare providers for Ofsted inspections. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement is designed to be accessible to them. Companies offering related training or consultancy services would be well-suited to compete and may find significant growth potential by helping local childcare providers achieve necessary standards and enhance the quality of early education.

## Notice

Oldham is committed to working with childcare providers to ensure that all children receive high quality early education and that all childcare providers are judged to be at least 'good' or above by Ofsted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b2f8d45-2f7c-498d-8da3-21f919ec142c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2022 - 16 Jan 2023 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OLDHAM COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDHAM |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL1 1UH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Oldham |
| Electoral ward | St Mary's |
| Westminster constituency | Oldham East and Saddleworth |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80100000 - Primary education services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2021 at 10:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b2f8d45-2f7c-498d-8da3-21f919ec142c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b2f8d45-2f7c-498d-8da3-21f919ec142c
  20th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oldham.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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