Published date: 7 December 2017
Last edited date: 7 December 2017
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Contract summary
Industry
Health and social work services - 85000000
Location of contract
Any region
Value of contract
£1,104,000
Procurement reference
DN311066
Published date
7 December 2017
Closing date
8 January 2018
Contract start date
11 March 2018
Contract end date
11 March 2019
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
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.
About the buyer
Contact name
David Isaacs
Address
Shire Hall
Castle Hill
Cambridge
CB3 0AP
England
Telephone
+44 1223703518
david.isaacs@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
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