Scope
Reference
project_10049
Description
Three separate procrements are described below which will be procured as Lots within an overarching procurement exercise:-
- Stronger Practice Advisors - Training Partner
- Stronger Practice Hubs - Delivery Partner
- Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) - Delivery Partner
A Procurement specific event will be held to explain the tender process prior to the official launch of the tender opportunities
Further details are listed within the Engagement section of this notice
Lot Lot 3. Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs - Delivery Partner
Description
We are seeking to procure a delivery partner for Early Years Stronger
Practice Hubs (SPH) within England, for the period 01/04/2026 -
31/03/2028 with an option to extend for a further 12-months
Contract 1. Lot 3 - Early Years Delivery Partner - Stronger Practice Hubs
Lots
Lot Lot 3. Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs - Delivery Partner
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,135,191.67 excluding VAT
- £1,362,230 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
23 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
23 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 4 March 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
9 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for up to 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Option to extend for up to 12 months
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
Lot Lot 3. Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs - Delivery Partner
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 2 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Ambition Institute
- Companies House: 07984030
Unit 2, Bridge Wharf, 156 Caledonian Road
London
N1 9UU
United Kingdom
Email: business.development@embition.org.uk
Website: https://www.ambition.org.uk
Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lot 3 - Early Years Delivery Partner - Stronger Practice Hubs
Contracting authority
Department for Education
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDZG-3487-DPVD
Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street
London
SW1P3BT
United Kingdom
Contact name: Early Years Delivery Partner - Stronger Practice Hubs
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government