Procurement

Delivering the Best Start in Life - Implementation Partner

Department for Education

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-060d7c

Description

The Department for Education (DfE) is issuing this Tender Notice to invite potential suppliers to bid for the role of Implementation Partner supporting local authorities to deliver the Best Start in Life (BSiL) programme.

This procurement seeks to an Implementation Partner with the vision and capability to support Local Authorities to deliver transformation of family support services.

The successful Implementation Partner will play a pivotal role in supporting Local Authorities to but not limited to:

1. Lead System Reform and Drive Ambitious Local Action

2. Deliver Consistent, High Quality BSiL and Best Start Family Hub Services

3. Build Sustainable Capability, Learning and Innovation Across the Sector

4. Provide Flexible, Responsive Support Aligned with a Changing Landscape

The Implementation Partner(s) must demonstrate the infrastructure, agility, and expertise to respond at pace, enabling local authorities to maintain momentum in delivering the ambitions of the Best Start in Life programme.

Detailed information and full documentation is available to download by registering for the opportunity itt_4017 on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html

Notices

UK4: Tender notice

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-064495
Published: 9 July 2026, 9:46am

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UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-037913
Published: 27 April 2026, 11:04am