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title: "For the provision of Opportunity Area KS1 & KS2 School Improvement Programmes"
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# For the provision of Opportunity Area KS1 & KS2 School Improvement Programmes

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fffcd094-21f3-428e-b1db-384bd346d123

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## Summary

The Derby City Council is seeking tenders for the "For the Provision of Opportunity Area KS1 & KS2 School Improvement Programmes". This procurement falls within the education and training services industry category and is located in Derby, East Midlands. Currently, the procurement is at the active tender stage, with key deadlines including the submission of expressions of interest by 23:30 on 17 September 2020 and the deadline for bid submissions set for 10:00 on 18 September 2020. The total contract value is £250,000, with a minimum value of £125,000, and the contract period is expected to run from 1 December 2020 to 31 August 2021. This is an open procedure tendering method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education improvement, particularly those with a successful track record in enhancing outcomes for children in primary education. Entities with expertise in reading, writing, phonics, maths, and support for children with English as an additional language will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as there is a commitment to fostering inclusive competition among potential providers.

## Notice

Derby's Primary Strategy Group (PSG) is working closely with the primary schools and early years providers in the city, and the Derby Opportunity Area Board. The PSG is seeking interest from providers who can deliver the programme outlined within the specification. Derby City's community of schools are ambitious about wanting all young people to secure great outcomes and are actively working in a 'Partnership led system'. This is an approach whereby all partners are clear about their respective roles in securing great outcomes for children and young people, that the city's priorities are properly identified and translated in to the right actions for settings, schools and their children. The Primary Strategy Group (PSG) is a group of interested stakeholders from primary schools, early years providers, public health, early help services and a health commissioner. The city council is working on behalf of PSG and the local Opportunity Area Board by seeking tenders for five different development programmes from interested parties who have a successful track record of system leadership and improving outcomes for children at key stages 1 and 2. There are five separate Lots as follows: * Lot 1 - improving outcomes for children in Key Stages 1 & 2 in Reading. * Lot 2 - improving outcomes for children in Key Stages 1 & 2 in Writing. * Lot 3 - improving outcomes for children in Key Stages 1 & 2 in Phonics. * Lot 4 - improving outcomes for children in Key Stages 1 & 2 in Maths. * Lot 5 - improving outcomes for children for children in Key Stages 1 & 2 with English as an additional language. Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 23:30 on 17/09/2020. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid. Additional information: The deadline for returns is 10:00 on 18/09/2020. Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org Please search for TD1622 Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba965a78-bd6b-41b6-b121-8d77421cb55b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| 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 | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2020 at 13:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba965a78-bd6b-41b6-b121-8d77421cb55b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba965a78-bd6b-41b6-b121-8d77421cb55b
  19th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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