---
title: "Training Supplementary for Childminders, Early Years Practitioners and Managers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04adce"
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# Training Supplementary for Childminders, Early Years Practitioners and Managers

Buyer: PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04adce

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Procurement and Logistics Service for the "Training Supplementary for Childminders, Early Years Practitioners, and Managers" has reached its award stage. The industry category for this tender is Education and Training Services, focused in the region of Northern Ireland (UKN). The procurement method used is an open procedure, ensuring fair competition. The contract, which started on 27th December 2024, has an estimated value of £231,000 over an initial period of two years, with provisions for an extension of up to 24 additional months and an 18-month emergency extension. Key suppliers involved include Belfast Metropolitan College, South Eastern Regional College, and other notable organisations, aimed at enhancing early years education and support services.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with a focus on early childhood care and development. Businesses that can provide high-quality training services at competitive prices will find this contract especially appealing. SMEs and large organisations alike have a chance to collaborate with public sector bodies such as the Department of Health's Strategic Planning and Performance Group, which can foster valuable partnerships and open doors for further business growth through recurring contracts and future renewals in the education sector.

## Notice

Training Supplementary for Childminders, Early Years Practitioners and Managers

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Training Supplementary for Childminders, Early Years Practitioners and Managers. Additional information: The estimated value stated in II.1.7 is for 2 years with provision to extend for up to and including 24 months plus an additional 18 months emergency extension is available.

Options: Following the initial Contract Period there is potential to extend for up to and including 24 months, and additional18 months emergency extension is available

Renewal: The Contract is subject to renewal dependent on the Clients requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000877-2025 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £231,000 |
| Lots value | £231,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £231,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE |
| Additional buyers | DOH - STRATEGIC PLANNING AND PERFORMANCE GROUP |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT61 7PR |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon |
| Local authority | Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon |
| Electoral ward | Cathedral |
| Westminster constituency | Newry and Armagh |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | BELFAST METROPOLITAN COLLEGE; D.F.P.F.; EARLY YEARS - THE ORGANISATION FOR YOUNG CHILDREN; PARENTING FOCUS; PLAYBOARD NORTHERN IRELAND; ROYAL MENCAP SOCIETY; SOUTH EASTERN REGIONAL COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2025 at 14:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000877-2025
- 18 Oct 2024 at 13:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033792-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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