Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c58-b760-72ba-9799-6faf6aced939/early-years-local-authority-implementation-and-challenge-contract pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Early Years Local Authority Implementation and Challenge Contract [Department For Education](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-education) Open field Estimated value Not stated Published 24 Mar 2020 Deadline Rolling deadline ## 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 PLEASE NOTE DUE TO COVID19 OUTBREAK,THE UPCOMING PROCUREMENT FOR EARLY YEARS LOCAL AUTHORITY IMPLEMENTATION AND CHALLENGE CONTRACT IS POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ### Description: Market Warming Event The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to notify the market of the Department for Education's (DfE) intention to undertake a procurement exercise for the Early Years Local Authority Implementation and Challenge Contract in early 2020. Prior to the procurement, the DfE will be undertaking Market Engagement activity for interested providers to learn more about the requirements, network with other providers, and input into the development of the service and commercial models. The DfE currently funds three early education and childcare entitlements: • 15 hours for the most disadvantaged 2-year-olds; • Universal 15 hours for all 3- and 4-year-olds; and • Additional 15 hours for eligible 3- and 4-year olds. The DfE intends to procure a supplier to work with local authorities (LAs) to build capability to secure sufficient childcare places to meet demand, and to promote take-up of the entitlements by the least advantaged families. We anticipate that delivery of this work will begin in Spring 2020 and run for one year. ### Description: Market Warming Event Place of performance: Department for Education, 2 St. Paul's Place, 125 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, England, S1 2FJ. The DfE plan to hold a 2-hour supplier event from 11am on Friday 10 January 2020 in Sheffield for interested organisations. This event will enable organisations to gain a better understanding of DfE's requirements and allow DfE to take on board feedback from potential suppliers about this work. To pre-register for the supplier event please email: Please see the attached file for full details; Additional information: Form of procedure: Main features of the award procedure: The following are indicative key dates for the procurement activity: • Mid-February 2020 - issue of invitation to tender; • Mid-March 2020 - deadline date for bids; • Late April 2020 - indicative contract award (subject to agreement with DfE Ministers). The procurement activity for this requirement will be conducted electronically via Jaggaer e-tendering portal. No hard copy documents will be issued; all communications with DfE will be carried out via the portal. Bidders will be required to register on Jaggaer portal: [education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html](https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html) For any assistance with the portal, bidders should contact the Jaggaer helpdesk: [help\_UK@jaggaer.com](mailto:help_UK@jaggaer.com) Please note that this PIN is not a call to competition and the DfE is not bound to enter into any procurement activity because of it. With procurement being dependant on ministerial priorities, funding for Implementation and Challenge Services is subject to change at DfE's absolute discretion. Read full description ## CPV classification Education and training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/853588f2-acca-4363-9cbf-32d47d6b00b4) 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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