Early Education and Childcare
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The procurement process, initiated by Westmorland and Furness Council, involves the upcoming re-procurement of Early Education and Childcare services. It is at the planning stage, with an official notice published on 21st May 2025. The location for this procurement is region UKD12, United Kingdom.
This open procedure will provide services relating to pre-school education and child daycare, encapsulated within the services industry category. A future notice date is anticipated as of 1st October 2026, with the contract slated to commence on 1st September 2027 and conclude on 31st August 2030. The procurement aligns with the legal requirements under UKPGA 2023/54 and follows a light-touch regime due to its nature in securing childcare places for eligible young children.
This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in pre-school education and daycare services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this tender particularly suitable due to the council's inclusive approach. The open procurement method encourages a competitive environment, allowing new and existing providers to contribute to fulfilling statutory childcare requirements.
By participating, businesses can expand their service delivery within the public sector and potentially secure long-term engagement with Westmorland and Furness Council, thereby enhancing their reputation and operational scope in the field of early education and childcare services.
Westmorland and Furness Council is publishing this notice to advise of it's future intentions to consider the re-procurement of Early Education and Childcare Places. Local authorities have a legislative duty to secure free childcare places for eligible two, three and four year olds. Every child is eligible for up to 570 hours (1140 for families eligible for 30 hours free childcare per academic year over no fewer than 38 weeks and up to 52 weeks of the year.
Local Authorities have a duty to ensure that each child is able to access their free entitlement no later than the beginning of the term following the meeting of the eligibility criteria. Westmorland & Furness Council is is considering the future commissioning of this service and the future procurement in order that they meet statutory the requirements outlined.
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The contract period is three years.
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