Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c44-859f-71da-898f-f8f9290ea565/td1427-invitation-to-tender-the-provision-of-a-lead-co-ordinating-organisation awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # TD1427 - Invitation to tender the provision of a Lead Co-ordinating Organisation for TALK Derby [Derby City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/derby-city-council) Estimated value £315,000 Published 1 Feb 2019 Deadline Closed 4 Mar 2019 ## 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. - 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 Derby City Council, working on behalf of the Derby Opportunity Area (OA) Board and the Department for Education, is tendering for the supply of a number of services that together, will form the TALK Derby programme. A previous tender (TD1408) for the delivery of the programme is currently undergoing evaluation. No bids were received for Lot 1 of that tender, so we are now launching this tender to allow organisations the opportunity bid again. TALK Derby is a programme of support to strengthen the development of speech, language and communication skills in the early years in Derby. The overall aim of TALK Derby is to increase the social mobility of children in some of the most disadvantaged areas of Derby. The requirement in this tender opportunity is for Lead Co-ordinating Organisation for TALK Derby. Tenderers are required to demonstrate their relevant knowledge and experience of having provided similar services to this being tendered. Tenders are invited from sole traders, individual organisations or a consortium of organisations working in partnership to deliver the services. Where a consortium approach is proposed, the lead service provider will be contracted. Tenderers should be clear how the services will be delivered and managed as a whole service. Proposals involving sub-contracting will be considered, however if this approach is proposed then tenderers should identify how the arrangement will be managed and how they will ensure that the contract conditions are adhered to. The successful Service Provider(s) will be responsible for providing the services, liaising closely with the Contract Manager Iain Peel, the Primary Strategy Group (PSG) and the Opportunity Area (OA) Board and the Department for Education (DfE). Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 23:00 on 3rd March 2019. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid. The deadline for returns is 10:00 on 4th March 2019. Documents are available at [eastmidstenders.org](https://www.eastmidstenders.org) Please search for TD1427. Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. Additional information: Lead Co-ordinating Organisation for TALK Derby Read full description ## CPV classification Education and training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b228367b-91b6-4992-9025-df4836867b04) 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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