2122-0282 The provision of building based early education, childcare and early childhood services to children and their parents/carers

A Tender Notice
by ISLINGTON

Source
Contracts Finder
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
7 year
Value
£15M
Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
09 Jun 2022
Delivery
01 Mar 2023 to 01 Mar 2030
Deadline
15 Aug 2022 12:00

Concepts

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

Islington Council invites suitable expressions of interest from suppliers for the provision of building based early education, childcare and early childhood services to children and their parents/carers. The Council encourages all types of organisation who meet the qualitative selection criteria including Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations, Social Enterprises or not for profit enterprises and small to medium enterprises (SME) to tender. Current status / Background The current children's centres were commissioned between 2016-2017 to deliver the provision of early education services and hosting a range of Bright Start Islington services. These services are currently hosted from buildings either owned by Islington Council or leased by Islington Council for the purpose of delivery. The current contracts come to an end on 28 February 2023. The requirement These services will provide high quality early education to children under five years old. Providers must have previous experience of delivering a high standard early education in order to meet the minimum requirements for this tender and will need to evidence this. The providers will have a sound knowledge of working within the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and contribute to the outcomes as identified within the specification. The providers will need to have a strong governance structure in place and a finance team which is able to understand the complexities of various funding streams from the council and Department for Education. The providers will understand all safeguarding requirements as set out by the London Safeguarding Children's Board and comply with local safeguarding processes. The providers will work closely with a variety of council officers and health partners in order to deliver the service, this can include (for example), Bright Start, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) team, safeguarding, finance and the Family Information Service (FIS). Multi-disciplinary working is essential for delivering outcomes for children and their families. Islington council will continue to supply the buildings that host these children's centres. The expected start date for these contracts is 1 March 2023. Lots This opportunity is being advertised as three separate lots. Bidders may only bid for one lot. Lot 1 Hornsey Road Children's Centre Lot 2 Paradise Park Children's Centre Lot 3 The Factory Children's Centre TUPE [Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations] Potential providers must be aware that TUPE may or may not apply to this service. Further details will be available in the invitation to tender. Contract Period The contract period will be for 36 months from an estimated start date of 1 March 2023 with options to extend for two (2) periods of up to 24 months each (maximum 84 months). Contract Value The estimated total indicative value of this contract is £14,537,950 over the maximum 84- month term of the contract. T

CPV Codes

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

Indicators

  • Contract is suitable for SMEs.
  • Contract is suitable for VCOs.

Other Information

Full details will be available in the London Tenders Portal. Link Below London Tenders Portal Link https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/ProjectDashboard?projectId=8...

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