Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cce-bbc5-71dc-9627-2bb653cb7d24/gm-school-readiness-programme [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBnegotiated without publication procedureSuitable for SMEs # GM School Readiness Programme [Greater Manchester Combined Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/greater-manchester-combined-authority) Estimated value £234,860 Published 22 Mar 2023 Deadline Closed 25 Sept 2022 ## 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. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender The GM School Readiness programme includes a priority focus on developing a GM pathway to support early years social, emotional development wellbeing. A pathway maturity audit across localities in 2020, identified a common gap in evidenced based programmes delivered in EY settings and schools that support social emotional learning. \\\\r\\r \\\\r\\r Poor social and emotional capabilities increase the likelihood of antisocial behaviour and mental health problems, substance misuse, teenage pregnancy, poor educational attainment and involvement in criminal activity. Children living in areas of social disadvantage - including many parts of Greater Manchester - are at much higher risk, with the poorest 20% of children more likely to display conduct problems at age 5, compared to children from more affluent backgrounds. There are less opportunities after the preschool period to close the gap in personal, social and educational outcomes\\\\r\\r \\\\r\\r We know that the Covid-19 pandemic has negatively impacted on the social, emotional development and wellbeing of young children. Disruption to early education, restricted social interactions and additional parental and family stress has disrupted early childhood development and early years settings and schools are reporting that children continue to be behind expected milestones due to the learning loss experienced in 2020/21. Research by the Sutton Trust found that 45% of parents of very young children reported a negative impact on their child's social and emotional development, particularly those who were unable to attend their childcare provider during lockdown and will now be entering primary school. \\\\r\\r Read full description ## CPV classification Primary education services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e434422a-0476-430c-b8ba-aee8423bcdba) 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. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileGreater Manchester Combined Authority: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/greater-manchester-combined-authority)[SectorMore Education & training tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/education-training) ## More tenders like this [Flexible Framework for the Provision of Education Services North Lanarkshire Council 32 days left 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3bc7-7387-9e89-279cfe9e6528/flexible-framework-for-the-provision-of-education-services)[Gloucestershire County Council Supported Accommodation at Trevone House Gloucestershire County Council 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7ac4-7196-ae39-99f1797dce23/gloucestershire-county-council-supported-accommodation-at-trevone-house)[Request for Quote: Musical Groups & Workshop Providers - East and South Cambridgeshire (June-July 2027) Cambridgeshire County Council 45 days left 30 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14427-99ab-71dc-b376-bd88d7636f0a/request-for-quote-musical-groups-workshop-providers-east-and-south-cambridg)[Various school services – 16359 - Rahmenvereinbarung zur ganzheitlichen beschäftigungsbegleitenden Betreuung Kreis Gütersloh 27 days left 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-73c6-71b6-8305-bb8926d759fb/germany-various-school-services-16359-rahmenvereinbarung-zur-ganzheitliche)[Staff training services – Formations sécurité à destination des agents du Département de la Haute-Savoie Département de la Haute-Savoie 32 days left 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-6fa6-714f-b530-68302d942d17/france-staff-training-services-formations-securite-a-destination-des-agents)[E-learning services – TR5866 A Single Supplier Framework Agreement Digital Learning Design, Development and Maintenance Services pursuant to a framework agreement Electricity Supply Board ( ESB ) 39 days left 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-423d-7220-b645-6309d45886c8/ireland-e-learning-services-tr5866-a-single-supplier-framework-agreement-dig)