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title: "Kent Early Years Education Research"
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buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-04-17"
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# Kent Early Years Education Research

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb8dad3a-a310-4a28-a6a9-d146895ba3e8

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## Summary

The Kent County Council has recently awarded a contract for the project titled "Kent Early Years Education Research." The contract falls under the primary education services category and has a total value of £49,999. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a tender period that ended on February 22, 2023. The contract period is set to start on March 30, 2023, and end on July 1, 2023. The project aims to review national and international best practices in Early Years education, focusing on inclusive practices and school readiness.

This tender by the Kent County Council presents business growth opportunities for academic research partners interested in Early Years education. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested parties should note that the buyer, Kent County Council, aims to foster a collaborative environment to support educational advancements and inclusivity in the Early Years sector.

## Notice

The requirement is for an academic research partner to undertake a review of national and international best practice in relation to Early Years education, with a specific focus on inclusive practices and school readiness.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98ec83e7-d2f4-4082-bf9f-e490939a299f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2023 - 1 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,705 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EARLY EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80100000 - Primary education services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2023 at 12:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98ec83e7-d2f4-4082-bf9f-e490939a299f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98ec83e7-d2f4-4082-bf9f-e490939a299f
  17th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=77c663d9-99a7-ed11-811f-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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