---
title: "Foundation Years - DfE Support to the Early Years Sector (con_29281)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06082e"
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published: "2026-01-17"
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# Foundation Years - DfE Support to the Early Years Sector (con_29281)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06082e

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## Summary

The public procurement process for “Foundation Years – DfE Support to the Early Years Sector” has been completed by the Department for Education, a central government public authority located in London. This procurement, under the industry category of services, focuses on promoting high-quality early childhood education and care. Conducted without competition as a below-threshold direct procurement, the contract was awarded to Cognition Education (UK) Ltd on 26th November 2025. The contract commenced on 1st December 2025 and will conclude on 31st May 2026, with a gross value of £107,592. This procurement is part of a broader initiative to enhance the Early Years Foundation Stage across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses operating in the educational services sector, particularly those engaged in early years and childhood education enhancements. Businesses that provide promotional services, as highlighted by Cognition Education (UK) Ltd’s role as the supplier, would find this contract highly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Cognition Education, with expertise in pedagogical innovation and educational training, are well-suited to engage in similar tenders that aim to support and elevate standards within the early years education field.

## Notice

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) sets the standards for learning, development, and care during this important stage. The Foundation Years platform enables us to share guidance, information, and best practice to support high-quality early childhood education and care (ECEC).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004127-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £89,660 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COGNITION EDUCATION (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79342200 - Promotional services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2026 at 01:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004127-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004127-2026
  17th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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