Delivering the Best Start in Life - Delivery Partner

A Prior Information Notice
by DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
2 year
Value
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Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
23 Jan 2026
Delivery
01 Sep 2026 to 31 Aug 2028
Deadline
n/a

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Location

Yorkshire and the Humber:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

Description

This is a notice seeking early market engagement from interested parties for a Department for Education’s delivery partner procurement to support local authority delivery of Best Start in Life (BSiL). We want to secure a delivery partner that can oversee and drive BSiL and Best Start Family Hub transformation and empower local authorities to: • Lead and drive bold, innovative local system transformation through strong leadership and partnerships, strategically targeting resources, assets, and expertise to maximise impact on early child development and health outcomes. • Deliver ambitious, high quality BSiL and Best Start Family Hub (BSFH) services that improve early child development outcomes for children and families in their local area. • Learn from, develop and share best practice to build local authority capability;; that enabling effective use of data and digital tools; and a combination of tools, resources, tailored group and 1:1 support to enabe effective use of data and digital tools and address challenges in leadership, partnership working, workforce, and specialist areas including speech and language pathways, health integration, access, SEND and data sharing. We welcome suggestions on the most effective procurement approach to ensure value for money is achieved.

CPV Codes

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

Indicators

  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **

Reference

  • ocds-h6vhtk-060d7c
  • FTS 006251-2026

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