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title: "Basingstoke Early Years Specialist Hub Provision"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ea22"
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buyer: "Hampshire County Council"
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# Basingstoke Early Years Specialist Hub Provision

Buyer: Hampshire County Council  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ea22

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## Summary

Hampshire County Council intends to commission an early years specialist hub for Basingstoke and Deane. The service will form part of the council’s inclusive early years education offer, providing reserved places for pre-school children with special educational needs and outreach support to private, voluntary and independent early years providers. Delivery will focus on children with complex developmental needs through early identification, preventative intervention and tailored learning environments. The hub will coordinate experienced early years practitioners with health, education and social care professionals. Its wider purpose is to improve school readiness, reduce inequalities and support better outcomes for vulnerable children and families, while reducing the need for statutory intervention. The service will be delivered in Basingstoke and Deane.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the council has set out its intention to buy the service, but this record does not invite tenders. It expects to use an above-threshold open procedure under the light-touch regime, with one lot. The indicative contract term is from 1 September 2027 to 31 August 2030, with two possible one-year extensions taking it to 31 August 2032. The estimated value is £1,280,000 including VAT. The buyer expects the tender period to end on 25 March 2027 at 14:00 UTC, with an award decision by 16 April 2027 and a further notice on 22 February 2027. Electronic submissions in English will be allowed. The planned lot is identified as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

The planned service should suit specialist early years providers, nursery organisations and voluntary or community enterprises able to operate a specialist hub and support children with special educational needs. Relevant capability includes provision of tailored pre-school education, experience supporting children with complex developmental needs, and the ability to deliver outreach to private, voluntary and independent early years settings. Suppliers should be prepared to provide experienced practitioners, structured support and inclusive learning environments, while coordinating effectively with health, education and social care professionals. The council says it will look for early identification, timely preventative intervention, strong partnership working and measurable improvements in school readiness and outcomes. Organisations should also be ready to meet defined eligibility requirements and performance measures when the procurement reaches the market.

## Notice

Hampshire County Council Children's Services, through the Basingstoke Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Service for Young Children Inclusion Team, is seeking to procure an Early Years Specialist Hub Provision for the district of Basingstoke and Deane. This service forms part of the Council's inclusive early years education offer and will include a defined number of reserved places for pre-school children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). In addition, the service will provide outreach support to private, voluntary, and independent early years providers. This provision plays a critical role in supporting early years children with complex developmental needs and is aligned with Hampshire's strategic priorities for inclusion and early intervention. The service specification outlines a targeted model of delivery through a specialist nursery hub, focusing on early identification, timely intervention, and multi-agency collaboration. The overarching aim is to reduce the need for statutory intervention by offering preventative support during a pivotal stage in a child's development. The delivery model incorporates structured support from experienced practitioners, tailored learning environments, and coordinated input from health, education, and social care professionals. Operating within Hampshire's strategic framework, the service is expected to contribute to improved school readiness, reduced inequalities, and better outcomes for vulnerable children and their families. The specification also includes defined performance measures, eligibility criteria, and expectations for partnership working to ensure the service remains impactful, accountable, and responsive to local needs. The initial term will be for three years, with extensions of up to a further two years. The new contract will commence on 1st September 2027.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension options are being considered: - Extension 1 of one year, ending 31/08/2031 - Extension 2 of one year, ending 31/08/2032

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080159-2026 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2027 |
| Future notice date | 22 Feb 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2027 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,280,000 |
| Lots value | £1,280,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Hampshire County Council |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Postcode area | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | TLJ37 North Hampshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2026 at 09:30 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080159-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080159-2026
  24th August 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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