Scope
Reference
DN779989
Description
The Council has appointed a provider of quality improvement support services to funded early education and childcare providers.
The Council currently provides early years entitlement funding to 145 private, voluntary and independent (PVI) nurseries (including those run by school academies), 97 childminders, 79 maintained schools (nursery classes and nursery schools).
Bidders were required to submit proposals for a universal and targeted offer which will provide quality improvement support for Council funded early years providers.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,643,028 excluding VAT
- £1,971,634 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
31 October 2025
Contract dates
- 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2027
- Possible extension to 31 October 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The Authority may, at its absolute discretion, extend this agreement beyond the initial term by a further period or periods of up to 24 months.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The successful provider will be expected to show flexibility throughout the contract term to meet the needs of the early years sector and the Authority in order to best deliver the expected outcomes.
CPV classifications
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
Contract locations
- UKD7 - Merseyside
Key performance indicators
| Name |
|---|
| Universal offer: PVI |
| Universal offer: Childminders |
| Universal offer: Maintained |
| Targeted offer: PVI |
| Targeted offer: Childminders |
| Targeted offer: Maintained |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT LIVERPOOL LIMITED
- Companies House: 08867114
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCBV-8514-VJCV
Toxteth Annexe
Aigburth Road, Liverpool
L17 7BN
United Kingdom
Email: sil@si.liverpool.gov.uk
Website: https://sil-ltd.co.uk/
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Liverpool City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRVY-7813-WLPG
Cunard Building
Liverpool
L3 1DS
United Kingdom
Email: emma.albel@liverpool.gov.uk
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government