Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c21-b010-71a9-8110-b8ec80488160/framework-for-the-provision-of-early-years-services awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Framework for the provision of Early Years Services [Derby City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/derby-city-council) Estimated value £160,000 to £240,000 Published 30 Oct 2017 Deadline Closed 30 Nov 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Tenders are invited for inclusion on the framework for the provision of a range of Early Years Services. This framework is intended to make procuring Early Years Services quick, simple and cost effective for Derby City Council. There are four Lots as follows: • Lot 1 - Link officer for allocated early years and childcare provider. • Lot 2 - Safeguarding and child protection priority support. • Lot 3 - Quality improvement programmes. • Lot 4 - Speech, language, and communication (slc) development. There is an annual budget of up to £80,000.00 across all Lots. However, no guarantees of business value or volume can be given. Service Providers will have to form their own views as to the potential for such an arrangement. Please note, suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation, must do so by 17:00 on 29th November 2017. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a comprehensive response. The deadline for returns is 10:00 on 30th November 2017. Please visit the Council's e-tendering system at [eastmidstenders.org](https://www.eastmidstenders.org) where you can express interest and obtain the documents. The reference is DN302821. Please note we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. ## CPV classification Education and training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/467aeda4-a8b9-453e-bdb9-37e82f768f41) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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