Published date: 29 September 2017

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 13 October 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Education and training services - 80000000

  • Secondary education services - 80200000

  • Higher education services - 80300000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£40,000

Procurement reference

OLDH001-DN301068-97618837

Published date

29 September 2017

Closing date

13 October 2017

Contract start date

8 November 2017

Contract end date

31 August 2018

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Oldham Council is looking to commission an early years Provider with:
• significant experience of working with children 0-5 years
• experience of working in early years settings both maintained and non-maintained
• a comprehensive understanding of regulatory and legislative requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• a comprehensive understanding of the 2015 Ofsted Common Inspection Framework and the Early Years Inspection Handbook
• a proven track record of preparing and delivering bespoke packages of support for a range of early years providers based on robust evaluation of current practice
• experience of working with owners and managers to develop a robust cycle of self-evaluation, improvement and reflection to inform target setting and action planning
• experience of providing appropriate challenge and support to owners and managers of early years settings both through face to face feedback and notes of visits.
• ability to provide regular updates to the Local Authority named contact
• ability to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the programme of work
• ability to ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures for safeguarding children, including ensuring the relevant disclosure and barring requirements are upheld.

About the buyer

Contact name

Bushra Dawood

Address

Corporate Procurement Level 8
Civic Centre, West Street
Oldham
OL1 1UT
England

Telephone

+44 1617701260

Email

bushra.dawood@oldham.gov.uk

Website

http://www.oldham.gov.uk/