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title: "Early Years and Childcare Training Framework Agreement"
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buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Early Years and Childcare Training Framework Agreement

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ebbf

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## Summary

Norfolk County Council is currently engaged in an open procurement process for the "Early Years and Childcare Training Framework Agreement". This framework focuses on providing education and training services, specifically aimed at enhancing the skills of practitioners working with children aged 0-5 and in playwork. The tender process is active, with a bid submission deadline of 19 November 2021. The total estimated value of the framework is £2,400,000, with contracts lasting up to 1,440 days. Interested parties must register on the Council's procurement system to participate.

This training framework offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in early years education, playwork, and professional training services. Companies that provide expertise in child development, early childhood education, and inclusive training methodologies will be well-positioned to compete in this tender. Furthermore, suppliers that can demonstrate strong quality assurance and personnel qualifications, as well as their ability to contribute to social value, are likely to stand out in this competitive landscape.

## Notice

Norfolk County Council retendered its expiring Early Years and Childcare Training framework agreement. Norfolk County Council has appointed providers to its framework who will provide high quality, well-planned learning experiences for all learners and provide the necessary information, advice, guidance and support to learners for the duration of the course to ensure the learning outcomes are met.

### Lot Information

Early Years Training 0-5 years

Training that is relevant for early years and childcare practitioners that work with children aged 0-5 years, covering areas in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Additional information: Price was not evaluated for appointment to the framework agreement.

Playwork Training

Training that is relevant for Playwork practitioners working with children aged 4 and above, covering areas such as, but not limited to, Playwork Principles, Early Years Foundation Stage, Child Development, Partnerships with Parents, The Learning Environment, Behaviour training, Understanding Play Types, Outdoor Play, Creative play, Play and Playwork, Inclusive and Challenging Play Environments, Risk and Challenge, Self-regulation, Health and Safety. Additional information: Price was not evaluated for appointment to the framework agreement.

Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Requirements/Leadership and Management

Training that covers the Statutory Framework requirements of the EYFS. Additional information: Price was not evaluated for appointment to the framework agreement

Inclusion / SEND

Training that covers areas of inclusion / SEND in early years and childcare settings. Additional information: Price was not evaluated for appointment to the framework agreement.

Qualifications

Level 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 qualifications in early years and playwork. Additional information: Price was not evaluated for appointment to the framework agreement.

Childminder training

Training that is specific to Childminders, covering areas such as, but not limited to Pre-registration training, Business training, Marketing, EYFS Training, Preparing for Ofsted for Childminders. Additional information: Price was not evaluated for appointment to the framework agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005522-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,400,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 13 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION T/A EARLY EDUCATION; CHRISTINE ELSBY; COMMUNICATE & CARE; CR SAFETY MANAGEMENT; EDSECO LIMITED T/A THE EDUCATION PEOPLE; HIT TRAINING LTD T/A C2C TRAINING; JARVIS TRAINING MANAGEMENT; PEN GREEN CENTRE; RESPECTRUM ADVISORY SERVICES; SIMPLY ONE STOP LTD T/A LEARN PLUS US; THE CHILDCARE COMPANY (OLD WINDSOR; THE HAMLET CENTRE TRUST; WE CAN DO BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
- 80532000 - Management training services
- 80550000 - Safety training services
- 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2022 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005522-2022
- 14 Oct 2021 at 09:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025682-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.norfolk.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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