Scope
Description
The Council is seeking a supplier(s) to deliver Enhanced Early Years Provision (EEYP) for children aged 2-4 years whose identified complex needs make it difficult to attend provision that is ordinarily available.
The intention is to deliver additional EEYP within Wyre Forest, Bromsgrove, Redditch, Evesham/Pershore, and Malvern.
WCC are looking to commission the following number of places in each locality:
• Redditch/Bromsgrove by either
i. Redditch - 6 places a year; and
ii. Bromsgrove - 6 places a year; or
iii. Redditch/Bromsgrove - 12 places a year;
• Wyre Forest: Up to 12 places a year;
• Pershore/Evesham: Up to 12 places a year; and
• Malvern: Up to 6 places a year
Total value (estimated)
- £2,520,000 excluding VAT
- £3,024,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 85312120 - Daycare services for disabled children and young people
Contract locations
- UKG12 - Worcestershire
Submission
Enquiry deadline
21 January 2026, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
20 February 2026, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please visit https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/Home to access this opportunity. You will need to register for In Tend in order to apply for this opportunity.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
24 June 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Award criteria will be based on Quality (95%) and Social Value (5%) Please see EDU24007 EEYP Tender Guidance for a full description of the process and award criteria. |
Price |
Weighting description
Award criteria will be based on Quality (95%) and Social Value (5%)
Please see EDU24007 EEYP Tender Guidance for a full description of the process and award criteria.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Worcestershire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRPQ-4584-WLPQ
County Hall, Spetchley Road
Worcester
WR5 2NP
United Kingdom
Region: UKG12 - Worcestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government