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title: "Cambridgeshire County Council Early Years Business Support"
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# Cambridgeshire County Council Early Years Business Support

Buyer: LGSS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df23bc76-3ed3-41e8-bd19-aee7e32ecc4f

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## Summary

The Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking bids for the "Cambridgeshire County Council Early Years Business Support" project, classified under general management consultancy services and primary education services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions accepted until 16th March 2017. The contract is valued at £150,000 and is set to commence on 27th April 2017, running until 26th April 2019. The services will be delivered in the East of England, aimed at enhancing the childcare market to accommodate increased demand for free funded childcare places for eligible parents.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and educational services, particularly those focused on early years education and childcare provision. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the initiative aims to develop sustainable childcare models that meet local needs. Companies equipped to assist childcare providers in adapting their business models to this evolving market landscape will find this tender to be an advantageous prospect for business growth.

## Notice

From the 1 September 2017 the entitlement to free funded childcare places will increase for working parents of 3 and 4 year olds from 15 hours per week over 38 weeks to 30 hours per week. The successful contractor will be expected to support providers to be able to review their business models to ensure that there are sufficient places available for eligible parents in response to the change in demand. The intention is to support the development of a sustainable childcare market place, delivered through different models of provision, which ensures parents are able to access the provision that best meets their needs. If you are interested please click apply online.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e4e6b53-8ed0-434d-b9cc-b60d69d1a652 |
| 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 | 24 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2017 - 26 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 | LGSS |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB3 0AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 80100000 - Primary education services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2017 at 09:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e4e6b53-8ed0-434d-b9cc-b60d69d1a652

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e4e6b53-8ed0-434d-b9cc-b60d69d1a652
  24th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5a2d82f3-5de1-e611-80da-005056b64545&p=4d8cb5a5-74dc-e511-810e-000c29c9ba21
  Apply online

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