Published date: 19 February 2019

This notice was replaced on 14 May 2019

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 14 May 2019)

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.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Advertising and marketing services - 79340000

  • Education and training services - 80000000

Location of contract

East Midlands

Value of contract

£0 to £130,000

Procurement reference

TD1439

Published date

19 February 2019

Closing date

19 March 2019

Contract start date

1 June 2019

Contract end date

31 August 2020

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

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

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

Opportunity Areas TALK Derby is a programme of support to strengthen the development of speech, language and communication skills in the early years in Derby. The overall aim of TALK Derby is to increase the social mobility of children in some of the most disadvantaged areas of Derby.

The successful service provider for this tender will be responsible for promoting the TALK Derby programme, liaising closely with the Contract Manager Iain Peel, the Primary Strategy Group (PSG) and the Opportunity Area Board and the Department for Education (DfE).

The successful service provider will lead an 15-month city wide campaign to promote learning across early years, primary and secondary around the importance of speech, language and communication. The programme will raise the profile of speech and language development across the city by emphasising key messages to targeted audiences, using a repertoire of methods and media, and using a differentiated approach to reach:

• Parents, families and communities
• Early Years professionals, including health
• Primary and secondary school staff
• Local businesses and major employers


More information

Additional text

Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 23:59 on 18/03/2019. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid.

The deadline for returns is 10:00 on 19/03/2019.

Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org
Please search for TD1439.

Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.


About the buyer

Contact name

Paul Hallsworth

Address

Corporation Street
Derby
DE12FS
England

Telephone

01332 640768

Email

paul.hallsworth2@derby.gov.uk

Website

www.eastmidstenders.org