--- title: "Early Years Disadvantage (VCS) Grants 2018-20" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dd4c5894-e29b-461d-8aa3-59d403737760" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dd4c5894-e29b-461d-8aa3-59d403737760" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dd4c5894-e29b-461d-8aa3-59d403737760.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dd4c5894-e29b-461d-8aa3-59d403737760.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2018-07-20" --- # Early Years Disadvantage (VCS) Grants 2018-20 Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd4c5894-e29b-461d-8aa3-59d403737760 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dd4c5894-e29b-461d-8aa3-59d403737760) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dd4c5894-e29b-461d-8aa3-59d403737760.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is currently seeking bids for the "Early Years Disadvantage (VCS) Grants 2018-20". This procurement falls under the education and training services category, with the total funding amount reaching up to £6.5 million over an 18-month contract period, commencing from 1st October 2018 to 31st March 2020. The tender period is set to close on 27th July 2018. This opportunity aims to support vital initiatives addressing early years disadvantage, particularly focusing on closing the disadvantage gap at age 5 and supporting early years special educational needs and disabilities. This tender presents a significant opportunity for Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations, especially those that specialise in educational services and social work. With funding being allocated for impactful projects that cater to early years priorities, businesses positioned in these sectors can strengthen their offerings. Additionally, organisations that are experienced in grant applications and delivering social impact programmes will find themselves particularly well-suited to compete for these grants, fostering growth while supporting critical community needs. ## Notice See 'Attachments' for further information. Please note that this is a grant opportunity through the Early Years Disadvantage VCS Grant Programme to help develop and further our strategic aims to support two early years disadvantage delivery priorities: Priority 1: Closing the Disadvantage Gap at age 5 Priority 2: Early Years Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (EYSEND) We are making available up to a maximum of PS6.5 million in early years grant funding to VCS organisations for an 18-month period (up to PS2.8m from Oct'18- Mar'19 and up to PS3.7m from Apr'19 - Mar'20) to help deliver activities in support of one or more of the above early years disadvantage targeted priorities. Grants will be awarded across each of these two priority themes. The exact number and size of individual grants will depend on the range and quality of bids received but we are expecting to award fewer grants than in previous rounds. VCS organisations may submit bids related to one or more priority area but no more than two applications per organisation. A separate application form must be completed for each priority area. Applications will be assessed and prioritised 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 5pm Friday 13th July 2018 to: EnquiriesEarlyYears.VCSGRANTS@education.gov.uk To note: We are not seeking to fund research related activity, pilots, small scale local innovation/delivery projects, services or activities which we would expect to be commissioned locally. Additional information: E-mail for queries: EnquiriesEarlyYears.VCSGRANTS@education.gov.uk Email for application forms to be sent: EarlyYears.VCSGRANTS@education.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/021931b1-6df4-45c5-9710-fc628fa6094c | | 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 | 20 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,500,000 | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 20 Jul 2018 at 10:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/021931b1-6df4-45c5-9710-fc628fa6094c - 19 Jul 2018 at 12:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/021931b1-6df4-45c5-9710-fc628fa6094c - 1 Jul 2018 at 09:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/021931b1-6df4-45c5-9710-fc628fa6094c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/021931b1-6df4-45c5-9710-fc628fa6094c 20th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/19e45fe5-2e39-46b9-8875-6d8125688bb5 Description of grant and further information - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b53fdac-1b65-4b76-8ddc-cbf8a5312b69 Invitation to bid - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/12684293-c4e3-4380-ae6d-4901bbd729d9 Application form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c0ee7174-ad97-4428-9d81-34795f14bb96 Frequently asked questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7643e501-a0ce-44c4-bbef-de9b9bd78fcc Grant offer letter - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/baa78624-3447-4784-b065-fa2869ae012e Grant terms and conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/befb65bc-db80-4de6-b746-597b9deff380 Frequently asked questions revised 19.7.2018 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3902526c-29ed-4cfb-8c95-b0a36b7d3441 Slides from the VCS briefing event - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/469169fd-efff-4915-ab2e-ae17010c5a84 VCS Briefing Event - Contact Details of Attendees - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/652e6469-5c6c-4db5-b2a5-30d1b09957fe VCS Briefing Event - Contact Details of Attendees ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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