Published date: 27 March 2018

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 8 January 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

CB3 0AP

Value of contract

£1,104,000

Procurement reference

LGSS001-DN311066-42496536

Published date

27 March 2018

Closing date

8 January 2018

Contract start date

1 April 2018

Contract end date

31 March 2021

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Our Early Years Service (EY) is responsible for securing sufficient good quality childcare for 0-4 yr olds, & ensuring support & development of potential, new & existing providers in Cambs. We're required to improve outcomes for young children & their families, focusing on those from disadvantaged backgrounds, Childcare Act 2006, so children are equipped for life & school, no matter their circumstances. We seek to facilitate sharing of expertise amongst providers to improve quality. To support & develop childminders, we're commissioning a service to provide the following: Advice, support & training on recruitment & prior to initial Ofsted visit; Support & challenge to deliver high quality EY Foundation Stage provision in line with Ofsted standards; Generic support, especially to develop new places in areas of need, & including support surgeries; Collaborative working to support safeguarding.

Award information

Awarded date

15 March 2018

Contract start date

1 April 2018

Contract end date

31 March 2021

Total value of contract

£1,102,170

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years

Address

Northside House, 69 Tweedy Road, Bromley, Kent. BR1 3WA

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

David Isaacs

Address

Shire Hall
Castle Hill
Cambridge
CB3 0AP
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1223703518

Email

david.isaacs@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Website

https://www.lgss.co.uk/about/