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title: "2122-0282 The provision of building based early education, childcare and early childhood services to children and their parents/carers"
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# 2122-0282 The provision of building based early education, childcare and early childhood services to children and their parents/carers

Buyer: ISLINGTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0344af

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## Summary

The Islington Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of building-based early education, childcare, and early childhood services. The contract, funded through a mix of core council funding and other grants, was awarded to Minik Kardes Limited for a value of £5,222,000. This contract falls under the Education and training services category and was conducted through an open procedure. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 22nd February 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in early childhood services and education. Organisations with expertise in delivering high-quality early education, understanding funding streams, and working with multi-disciplinary teams would be well-suited to compete. As the contract involves delivering services to children under five years old, businesses with a focus on childcare, education, and social services could find this tender beneficial for business growth.

## Notice

The provision of building based early education, childcare and early childhood services to children and their parents/carers. These services will provide high quality early education to children under five years old. This procurement was conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, under Chapter 3 Section 7 Social and Other Specific Services (known as the "light touch" regime). Under Regulation 76 the council is free to establish a procedure, provided the procedure is sufficient to ensure compliance with the principles of transparency and equal treatment of economic operators (service providers). The procedure was based on the open procedure.

### Lot Information

Hornsey Road Children's Centre

The providers will work closely with a variety of council officers and health partners in order to deliver the service, this can include (for example), Bright Start, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) team, safeguarding, finance and the Family Information Service (FIS). Multi-disciplinary working is essential for delivering outcomes for children and their families. The providers will need to have a strong governance structure in place and a finance team which is able to understand the complexities of various funding streams from the council and Department for Education. This contract is funded through a mix of core council funding, parental contributions and Dedicated Schools Grant funding from the Department for Education. The budget is subject to annual review to take into account changes in the government subsidy and levels of participation which may fluctuate on an annual basis.

Renewal: Contract Period The contract period will be for 36 months from an estimated start date of 1 March 2023 with options to extend for two (2) periods of up to 24 months each (maximum 84 months).

Paradise Park Children's Centre

The providers will work closely with a variety of council officers and health partners in order to deliver the service, this can include (for example), Bright Start, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) team, safeguarding, finance and the Family Information Service (FIS). Multi-disciplinary working is essential for delivering outcomes for children and their families. The providers will need to have a strong governance structure in place and a finance team which is able to understand the complexities of various funding streams from the council and Department for Education. This contract is funded through a mix of core council funding, parental contributions and Dedicated Schools Grant funding from the Department for Education. The budget is subject to annual review to take into account changes in the government subsidy and levels of participation which may fluctuate on an annual basis.

Renewal: Contract Period The contract period will be for 36 months from an estimated start date of 1 March 2023 with options to extend for two (2) periods of up to 24 months each (maximum 84 months).

The Factory Children's Centre

The providers will work closely with a variety of council officers and health partners in order to deliver the service, this can include (for example), Bright Start, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) team, safeguarding, finance and the Family Information Service (FIS). Multi-disciplinary working is essential for delivering outcomes for children and their families. The providers will need to have a strong governance structure in place and a finance team which is able to understand the complexities of various funding streams from the council and Department for Education. This contract is funded through a mix of core council funding, parental contributions and Dedicated Schools Grant funding from the Department for Education. The budget is subject to annual review to take into account changes in the government subsidy and levels of participation which may fluctuate on an annual basis.

Renewal: Contract Period The contract period will be for 36 months from an estimated start date of 1 March 2023 with options to extend for two (2) periods of up to 24 months each (maximum 84 months).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011917-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,829,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ISLINGTON COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ISLINGTON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North London |
| Postcode | N7 7EP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | St Mary's & St James' |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MINIK KARDES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2023 at 08:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011917-2023
- 9 Jun 2022 at 12:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015882-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.islington.gov.uk
- http://www.islington.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/ProjectDashboard?projectId=8d521293-78e6-ec11-8115-005056b64545

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