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

A Contract Award Notice
by ISLINGTON COUNCIL

Source
Contracts Finder
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
7 year
Value
£10M
Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
18 May 2023
Delivery
01 Apr 2023 to 31 Mar 2030
Deadline
15 Aug 2022 11:00

Concepts

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 1 suppliers

1 buyer

1 supplier

Description

The provision of building based early education, childcare and early childhood services to children and their parents/carers. These services will provide high quality early education to children under five years old. 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. This procurement was conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, under Chapter 3 Section 7 Social and Other Specific Services (known as the light touch regime). Under Regulation 76 the council is free to establish a procedure, provided the procedure is sufficient to ensure compliance with the principles of transparency and equal treatment of economic operators (service providers). The procedure was based on the open procedure. 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. This contract is funded through a mix of core council funding, parental contributions and Dedicated Schools Grant funding from the Department for Education. The budget is subject to annual review to take into account changes in the government subsidy and levels of participation which may fluctuate on an annual basis.

Award Detail

1 Minik Kardes (London)
  • Value: £9,829,000

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

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

Reference

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