Child Minder Agency (CMA) Grants Delivery Partner

Concepts

• administration services
• grants delivery partner
• child
• grant
• grants
• minder
• cma
• other relevant documents
• disbursement services
• guidance forms

Location

Description

Single contract awarded to deliver a start-up grant scheme for new childminders registering with either Ofsted or a Childminder Agency (CMA) making available £600 or £1200 respectively following registration. Following the completion of a competitive bidding process using a call-off from Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) framework RM6322 Fund Administration & Disbursement Services. Commencing 9th October 2023, an initial 2 year contract worth up to a maximum of £436,000 with an optional extension of two years (+1 +1). The primary objective of this contract is to tackle the declining number of childminders by removing financial barriers to registration in order to open up high-quality formal childcare to more children since it is more affordable; more flexible; and home-based. The Supplier will be responsible for administering the start-up grant scheme, developing, managing and hosting online and paper-based application processes, including guidance forms and other relevant documents; dealing with queries; assessing eligibility; managing fraud risk; and making payments.

Award Detail

CPV Codes

• 75100000 - Administration services

Indicators

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

Other Information

Early Engagement notice - 20 March 2023 https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f7493f3-4df2-4449-9c02-4d9fc5... n/a con_22461 - Signed - Redacted.pdf