Scope
Reference
project_10049
Description
Four 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
- National Centre for Best Start Family Hubs - 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
Total value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
24 October 2025
Engagement process description
The Department for Education are hosting separate market engagement events for the four programmes and a separate event to explain the procurement process:-
Market Engagement Event One
- Stronger Practice Advisors - Training Partner
Date of event - Tuesday 14th October 2025 (11:00am)
- Stronger Practice Hubs - Delivery Partner
Date of event - Tuesday 14th October 2025 (11:00am)
(Please note - The above is a joint event)
Market Engagement Event Two
- Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) - Delivery Partner
Date of event - Friday 10th October 2025 (11am)
Market Engagement Event Three
- National Centre for Best Start Family Hubs - Delivery Partner
Date of event Wednesday 22nd October 2025 (11am)
Market Engagement Event Four
- Procurement specific event to explain the tender process prior to the official launch of the tender opportunities
Date of Event - Thursday 23rd October 2025 (11am)
Additional details for each programme can be found by registering to attend any of the above events please at the following website https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
and 'View Opportunities'
The opportunity is listed on the Jaggaer portal as Early Years Delivery Partners & Early Years Training Partners
Please register for any of the events that are of interest and it is recommended to attend the procurement specific event
Please further note:
- This notice is for early market engagement and exploratory purposes and is not a call for competition.
- The Department for Education reserves the right not to enter any formal processes or agreements.
- Accordingly, the Department for Education will not be liable for any bid cost, expenditure, work, or effort incurred by a provider in acting based on this notice.
We intend to share the questions and answers from each event with all potential suppliers.
Each opportunity is suitable for but not limited to SME's and VCSEs
Consideration will also be given to consortia and collaborative bids from all forms of organisations.
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
24 October 2025
Contracting authority
Department for Education
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDZG-3487-DPVD
Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street
London
SW1P3BT
United Kingdom
Contact name: John Burton
Email: john.burton@education.gov.uk
Website: https://education-prep.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government