Scope
Reference
PQ0603
Description
To develop and produce a comprehensive Early Years Strategy through the engagement of decision-makers and stakeholders to shape priorities and service design. The strategy will enable the Council to draw together a strategic direction to ensure that our statutory responsibilities around improving child outcomes are achieved.
The organisation would be expected to work with the Early Years and Childcare Service and lead, develop, co-produce and write an Early Years Strategy to provide a comprehensive framework for the development and implementation of effective early years services across the city with a focus on raising outcomes for children at age 5 and ensuring they are ready for school.
This strategy is required to ensure that all strategic initiatives are aligned with the Council’s goals and objectives, and to provide a clear roadmap for achieving these goals. The strategy will also help to identify key areas for improvement and to prioritise resources and efforts accordingly.
Contract 1. Development of an Early Years Strategy
Supplier
Contract value
- £88,590 excluding VAT
- £106,381 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
20 January 2026
Contract dates
- 20 January 2026 to 30 April 2026
- 3 months, 12 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 85312110 - Child daycare services
Contract locations
- UKG31 - Birmingham
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
Amber Publications & Training Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRTN-2868-MPBW
CREC - The Centre for Research in Early Childhood, St Thomas Children's Centre, Bell Barn Road
Birmingham
B15 2AF
United Kingdom
Email: s.delaney@crec.co.uk
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Development of an Early Years Strategy
Contracting authority
Birmingham City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCJJ-4826-QMLZ
Council House, 1 Victoria Square
Birmingham
B1 1BB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Commercial and Procurement Services
Email: etendering@birmingham.gov.uk
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government