--- title: "Home Learning Environment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d14f158a-111f-4569-af33-445c25df247c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d14f158a-111f-4569-af33-445c25df247c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d14f158a-111f-4569-af33-445c25df247c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d14f158a-111f-4569-af33-445c25df247c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-01-11" --- # Home Learning Environment Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d14f158a-111f-4569-af33-445c25df247c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d14f158a-111f-4569-af33-445c25df247c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d14f158a-111f-4569-af33-445c25df247c.json) ## Summary The Sheffield City Council is inviting Early Years (EY) partners to submit bids for the "Home Learning Environment" initiative. This procurement opportunity is in the social work and related services category, specifically targeting providers with a 'good' Ofsted rating. The tender, identified as an "Open procedure," has a tender period ending on 29th January 2024, with contracts expected to start on 19th February 2024 and run until 31st October 2024. The initiative aims to improve HLE support for children aged 3 to 4 years old in Sheffield, offering awards of up to £2,000 to successful applicants. This tender by Sheffield City Council can create growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the primary and pre-school education services sector. Businesses with experience in early childhood development and education would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The initiative aligns with the council's commitment to enhancing developmental outcomes for young children in the region. SMEs and VCSEs with a focus on family support services and educational programmes could benefit significantly from participating in this procurement process. ## Notice Sheffield City Council have an exciting opportunity to collaborate with you, our partners, in improving experiences for Early Years (EY) children in the Home Learning Environment (HLE). As you will be aware, Sheffield City Council is one of 75 local authorities successfully selected and receiving funding to deliver the Family Hub and Start for Life programme. The programme aims to build on best practice principles to maximise every child's potential and one of the funded work streams to support this aim is focussed on improving HLE support. In our commitment to this aim, we have recruited a team of specialist practitioners to provide advice and support to families and the EY sector. They are trained in the award-winning Making it REAL programme delivered by the National Children's Bureau. This programme has proven efficacy in using the most advanced techniques to improve developmental outcomes for children based on the four areas of literacy and underpinned by the ORIM framework. Sheffield City Council is now inviting EY partners, who have at least a 'good' in the most recent Ofsted inspection, to submit bid applications to participate in this vital work, with awards available for PS2,000 for up to 24 providers and schools. This will not only provide an excellent opportunity for one member of your staff to access this award-winning training, but, will support in the delivery of intervention in your settings and homes with 8 Sheffield families with children aged 3 to 4 years old. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef4e0b1e-83b4-44ef-9a07-5af1e608ecfa | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Feb 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 | | 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S1 2HH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80100000 - Primary education services - 80110000 - Pre-school education services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 11 Jan 2024 at 13:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef4e0b1e-83b4-44ef-9a07-5af1e608ecfa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef4e0b1e-83b4-44ef-9a07-5af1e608ecfa 11th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=76953&B=UK Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://www.sheffield.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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