--- title: "Early Years Stakeholder Engagement Contract 2019-20" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d481c714-2326-4605-b3c5-45928af8a1e2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d481c714-2326-4605-b3c5-45928af8a1e2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d481c714-2326-4605-b3c5-45928af8a1e2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d481c714-2326-4605-b3c5-45928af8a1e2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2019-11-22" --- # Early Years Stakeholder Engagement Contract 2019-20 Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d481c714-2326-4605-b3c5-45928af8a1e2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d481c714-2326-4605-b3c5-45928af8a1e2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d481c714-2326-4605-b3c5-45928af8a1e2.json) ## Summary The Department for Education (DfE) is currently managing the Early Years Stakeholder Engagement Contract for 2019-20, aimed at fostering collaboration between the Department and the Early Year Sector from February 2019 to March 2020. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with a deadline for bids set on noon, 7th January 2019. The DfE is providing a budget of up to £100,000 for the project, and potential suppliers must prepare their applications inclusive of specified financial documents. Any questions should be directed to the DfE by 7th December 2018, with a Q&A to be published shortly thereafter. The contract will encompass services classified under business services such as law, marketing, consulting, and recruitment, among others, delivered across the UK and beyond. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSE), to engage in a contract that not only enhances their visibility in the education sector but also allows them to contribute to significant stakeholder engagement initiatives. Companies specialising in marketing, consulting, and communication services will find tailored opportunities to showcase their capabilities by bidding. Suppliers can leverage this contract to build long-term partnerships with the DfE and increase their expertise in stakeholder engagement within the educational frame. ## Notice The Department for Education (DfE) is seeking to appoint a suitable supplier to work collaboratively with the Department over the 14-month period (February 2019 - March 2020) to provide effective stakeholder engagement and communication channel between the Early Year Sector and DfE. Any organisation (including VCS) may submit bids. Applications will be assessed according to the extent to which they meet the assessment criteria described in the application form. Any questions related to points of clarification or process must be submitted by noon Friday 7th December 2018 to: EnquiriesEarlyYears.VCSGRANTS@education.gov.uk and a frequently asked questions (FAQs) document will be developed and posted by the 13th December. Timetable Invitation to bid published - 30th November 2018 Clarification Q&A deadline - 7th December 2018. DfE to provide answers by 13th December 2018. Deadline for bids - Noon 7th January 2019 Notification of outcome - early January 2019 Due diligence checks and contract finalisation early February 2019. Contract awarded - Mid February 2019. Start and End Date: 14 months - February 2019 - end of March 2020. We are making available up to a maximum of PS100,000 (inclusive of VAT) for a 14-month period (February 2019-March 2020). This is intended as a guide and, whilst the Department does not intend to depart from this, it reserves the right to do so at any time subject to quality and range of proposals received. Additional information: When submitting your final application, please include the following: * Application form and the declaration form * All financial documents as specified in the application form Please send an electronic copy of your bid to EarlyYears.VCSGRANTS@education.gov.uk no later than noon on 7th January 2019. You must specify your organisation name in the subject line. Late and duplicate bids will not be considered and any bids that are incomplete will not be assessed. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfed94d4-a88f-43b6-acf3-783664581ef1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Feb 2019 - 27 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3BT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 22 Nov 2019 at 14:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfed94d4-a88f-43b6-acf3-783664581ef1 - 18 Dec 2018 at 10:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfed94d4-a88f-43b6-acf3-783664581ef1 - 4 Dec 2018 at 12:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfed94d4-a88f-43b6-acf3-783664581ef1 - 4 Dec 2018 at 12:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfed94d4-a88f-43b6-acf3-783664581ef1 - 30 Nov 2018 at 09:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfed94d4-a88f-43b6-acf3-783664581ef1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfed94d4-a88f-43b6-acf3-783664581ef1 22nd November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ae21be7-ad81-4c73-998a-8caff5a4117a Invitation to bid - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d0796d7-e496-4c36-83de-7b1dc5321239 Application form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/676f9b8f-344d-4f7b-8c3f-59cbe059ac40 Terms and conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/faa8ec97-8702-46a9-8acb-cb61f86b5f91 Invitation to bid - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ba3c420c-ea3a-4258-aed9-77a229f92b86 Clarification Q&A ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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