Published date: 14 July 2022

This notice was replaced on 3 November 2022

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

Awarded contract (published 3 November 2022)

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

  • Education and training services - 80000000

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

LN1 1YL

Value of contract

£8,623,560

Procurement reference

LINCOLN001-DN620739-24509339

Published date

14 July 2022

Closing date

9 September 2022

Closing time

4pm

Contract start date

1 April 2023

Contract end date

31 March 2026

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

Lincolnshire County Council requires the supply of a high quality Best Start Lincolnshire Service(s), broken down as two lots. Lot One: Best Start Lincolnshire: Early Years and Family Service and Lot Two: Best Start Lincolnshire: Inclusion Service for ethnic minority children in their early years and their families from 1st April 2023.

Lot One: Best Start Lincolnshire: Early Years and Family Service
The Service shall provide high-quality educational and fun sessions for children in their early years and their families to access. These sessions will support child development, early learning, positive health outcomes and positive parenting, including emotional literacy. Delivery shall be from the Customer's 48 children's centres (plus two non-designated sites) and community-based outreach venues (including outdoor locations).

Lot Two: Best Start Lincolnshire: Inclusion Service for Ethnic Minority Children in their Early Years and their Families
The Service shall support vulnerable and hard to reach ethnic minority families with children in their early years to access the Best Start Lincolnshire Early Years and Family Service and other relevant services in their local community that will support their child's health, wellbeing, and development.

The Service shall provide translation support for ethnic minority families from Russia, Latvia, Poland, Lithuania, Romania, and Bulgaria through the provision of bi-lingual workers to better support ethnic minority families to access services within their local communities. In addition, translation support may also be required for asylum-seeking families with children in their early years that move into Lincolnshire and are being supported by the Service.

About the buyer

Contact name

Melissa Cullingham

Address

County Offices
Newland
Lincoln
LN1 1YL
England

Telephone

+44 7810790528

Email

melissa.cullingham@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Website

https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk