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
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
7 year
Value
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Sector
HEALTH
Published
09 Jun 2022
Delivery
To 09 Jul 2029 (est.)
Deadline
15 Aug 2022 11:00

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom:

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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 Value per Lot: - Lot 1 - £658,094 (per year) -Lot 2 - £672,793 (per year) -Lot 3 - £745,963 (per year)

Lot Division

1 2122-0282 The provision of building based early education, childcare and early childhood services to children and their parents/carers
Award Criteria
Proposed approach to social value 20
Proposed approach to implementation and service model 10
Proposed approach to outcomes and outputs 10
Proposed approach to partnership working 10
Proposed approach to the Early Years Foundation Stage 10
Proposed approach to contract management including governance, finance and financial management 10
cost 10
2 2122-0282 The provision of building based early education, childcare and early childhood services to children and their parents/carers
Award Criteria
Proposed approach to social value 20
Proposed approach to implementation and service model 10
Proposed approach to outcomes and outputs 10
Proposed approach to partnership working 10
Proposed approach to the Early Years Foundation Stage 10
Proposed approach to contract management including governance, finance and financial management 10
Cost 30
3 2122-0282 The provision of building based early education, childcare and early childhood services to children and their parents/carers
Award Criteria
Proposed approach to social value 20
Proposed approach to implementation and service model 10
Proposed approach to outcomes and outputs 10
Proposed approach to partnership working 10
Proposed approach to the Early Years Foundation Stage 10
Proposed approach to contract management including governance, finance and financial management 10
cost 30

Renewal Options

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).

CPV Codes

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

Indicators

  • This is a recurring contract.
  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

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