--- title: "Provision of a Quality Improvement Programme for non-domestic childcare providers (settings)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fc2ce30f-6333-400a-8cec-8ce595ead9df" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fc2ce30f-6333-400a-8cec-8ce595ead9df" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc2ce30f-6333-400a-8cec-8ce595ead9df.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc2ce30f-6333-400a-8cec-8ce595ead9df.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OLDHAM COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-07" --- # Provision of a Quality Improvement Programme for non-domestic childcare providers (settings) Buyer: OLDHAM COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc2ce30f-6333-400a-8cec-8ce595ead9df [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fc2ce30f-6333-400a-8cec-8ce595ead9df) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc2ce30f-6333-400a-8cec-8ce595ead9df.json) ## Summary Oldham Council has initiated a procurement process for the "Provision of a Quality Improvement Programme for non-domestic childcare providers (settings)" within the pre-school education services category. This opportunity is located in England, United Kingdom, and is currently at the tender stage, with key details published on 7th November 2024. The tender period ends on 21st November 2024, and the contract period will run from 16th December 2024 to 15th December 2026. The procurement method is a competitive quotation (below threshold) with a budget of £50,000 GBP. This initiative aims to enhance the quality of early education provided by non-domestic childcare settings, ensuring they meet the standards assessed by Ofsted. This tender presents substantial opportunities for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in early childhood education and quality improvement services. Businesses with expertise in this field can benefit from engaging with Oldham Council to support the improvement of childcare services, thereby fostering professional growth and contributing to positive educational outcomes. Companies with a track record of successfully working with local authorities or experience in delivering similar quality improvement programmes would be well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice Oldham is committed to working with childcare providers to ensure that all children receive high quality early education and that all childcare providers are judged to be at least 'good' or above by Ofsted. This specification focuses on childcare on non-domestic. Most recent Ofsted inspection outcomes for the 79 registered non- domestic early years providers shows that: 98% (64) of childcare on non-domestic premises are judged to be good or better. Of these, 15% (10) are Outstanding. * 1 Requires Improvement * 0 Inadequate * 14 are awaiting the first inspection (not yet included within reporting statistics) * 20 are awaiting inspection between October 2024 - October 2025 Oldham Council aims for all Early Years Private Voluntary and Independent (PVI) providers to be judged 'Good' or above by Ofsted. We would like the commissioned contract to adopt this vision and work closely with the Local Authority named contact(s) to achieve this. To access this opportunity please go to https://procontract.due-north.com/ and look under opportunities for Oldham Council, or search the opportunities for Provision of a Quality Improvement Programme for non-domestic childcare providers (settings). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e549bc9d-2a5a-4a56-9e2c-bfc49d04d74b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | OLDHAM COUNCIL | | Locality | OLDHAM | | Post town | Oldham | | Postcode | OL1 1UT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East | | Local authority | Oldham | | Electoral ward | Coldhurst | | Westminster constituency | Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80110000 - Pre-school education services ## Release History - 7 Nov 2024 at 17:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e549bc9d-2a5a-4a56-9e2c-bfc49d04d74b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e549bc9d-2a5a-4a56-9e2c-bfc49d04d74b 7th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.oldham.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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