Published date: 24 February 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: 16 March 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • General management consultancy services - 79411000

  • Primary education services - 80100000

Location of contract

East of England

Value of contract

£150,000

Procurement reference

LGSS001-DN234919-34255032

Published date

24 February 2017

Closing date

16 March 2017

Contract start date

27 April 2017

Contract end date

26 April 2019

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

From the 1 September 2017 the entitlement to free funded childcare places will increase for working parents of 3 and 4 year olds from 15 hours per week over 38 weeks to 30 hours per week. The successful contractor will be expected to support providers to be able to review their business models to ensure that there are sufficient places available for eligible parents in response to the change in demand. The intention is to support the development of a sustainable childcare market place, delivered through different models of provision, which ensures parents are able to access the provision that best meets their needs. If you are interested please click apply online.

More information

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About the buyer

Address

Shire Hall
Castle Street
Cambridge
CB3 0AP
England

Email

procurement@northamptonshire.gov.uk