--- title: "EDU24007 Enhanced Early Years Provision" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05214d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05214d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05214d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05214d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-11" --- # EDU24007 Enhanced Early Years Provision Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05214d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05214d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05214d.json) ## Summary Worcestershire County Council is managing a procurement process for the "EDU24007 Enhanced Early Years Provision" aimed at providing services for children aged 2-4 with complex needs that require specialised care beyond mainstream facilities. This procurement process focuses on areas within the UKG12 region, including Wyre Forest, Bromsgrove, Redditch, Evesham/Pershore, and Malvern. The procurement follows an open procedure method under the "lightTouch" regime, with key dates such as the completion of the award process on 29th April 2026 and the contract period scheduled from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2031. The industry category is primarily services, highlighted by classifications such as pre-school education and daycare services for disabled children and young people. This tender represents a significant business opportunity for service providers in education and specialised care, particularly those with experience in supporting children with complex needs. Suitable businesses, especially SMEs and those knowledgeable in early years education, can leverage their expertise to deliver impactful services in a community setting. The structured procurement process offers a transparent and competitive environment, where quality assurance and social value are key criteria, ensuring that growing businesses with innovative solutions are well-placed to benefit. By participating, businesses can establish a robust footprint in the public sector, enhancing their portfolio and contributing positively to the community's education services infrastructure. ## Notice The Council is seeking a supplier(s) to deliver Enhanced Early Years Provision (EEYP) for children aged 2-4 years whose identified complex needs make it difficult to attend provision that is ordinarily available. The intention is to deliver additional EEYP within Wyre Forest, Bromsgrove, Redditch, Evesham/Pershore, and Malvern. WCC are looking to commission the following number of places in each locality: * Redditch/Bromsgrove by either i. Redditch - 6 places a year; and ii. Bromsgrove - 6 places a year; or iii. Redditch/Bromsgrove - 12 places a year; * Wyre Forest: Up to 12 places a year; * Pershore/Evesham: Up to 12 places a year; and * Malvern: Up to 6 places a year ### Planning Information There will two opportunities to attend a market engagement event for providers to come along to hear about the proposals and help shape what the provision can offer, as well as to express their interest about potential application to deliver the provision. Market Engagement Events are on the dates below: 1st October – face to face session at Worcestershire County Cricket Club - 7pm – 8.30pm 6th October - virtual session – 10.30 – 12noon (link given once registered) To register to attend or if you have any further questions, please contact CHScommissioning@worcestershire.gov.uk Market Engagement Feedback Please see https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/council-services/schools-education-and-learning/send-local-offer/childcare-or-preschool-children-send/enhanced-early-years-provisions to view copies of market engagement slides and a summary of the frequently asked questions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043062-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | 1 Jan 2026 | | Award date | 28 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,520,000 | | Lots value | £2,520,000 | | Awards value | £2,520,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTER | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | DINGLEY FAMILY AND SPECIALIST EARLY YEARS CENTRES; SPECIAL STEPS; THE DIOCESE OF WORCESTER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80110000 - Pre-school education services - 85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people ## Release History - 11 May 2026 at 13:50 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043062-2026 - 15 Dec 2025 at 14:22 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082947-2025 - 21 Oct 2025 at 10:21 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067030-2025 - 12 Sep 2025 at 13:07 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056219-2025 - 23 May 2025 at 09:58 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025923-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043062-2026 11th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082947-2025 15th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067030-2025 21st October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056219-2025 12th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025923-2025 23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/Home - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk - https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/council-services/schools-education-and-learning/send-local-offer/childcare-or-preschool-children-send/enhanced-early-years-provisions ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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