Professional Development Programme - Phase 3

Concepts

• early years professional development programme
• education and training
• professional development programme - phase
• earlier phases of the programme
• professional development
• emotional development
• social and emotional development
• third phase of the early years professional development programme
• contract covers
• upper tier

Location

United Kingdom:

Description

This contract will deliver the third phase of the Early Years Professional Development Programme (PDP3). PDP3 will build on two earlier phases of the programme (PDP1 and PDP2). The objective of PDP3, a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme, is to equip up to 10,000 Early Years Practitioners (EYPs) with the skills they need to provide high quality support for early years children (age 2 – 4) by March 2025. This programme will have a particular emphasis on communication and language, maths, and Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED). The Contract covers all upper tier Local Authorities (across England), with a focus on reaching Settings with high levels of disadvantaged children whose learning has been most affected by COVID-19.

Total Quantity or Scope

This contract is as a result of a competitive tendering exercise subject to OJEU principles and PCR 2015. This is a single stage open procurement exercise taking into account quality, price and social value.

Award Detail

Renewal Options

The Department reserves the right at its sole discretion to extend this contract by up to 4 additional months.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 80000000 - Education and training services

Indicators

• Options are available.

Other Information

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