Market Engagement Event - Delivery partner for partnerships supporting early years-school transitions

A Prior Information Notice
by DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
1.5 year
Value
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Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
05 Mar 2026
Delivery
01 Oct 2026 to 31 Mar 2028
Deadline
n/a

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Location

United Kingdom:

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Description

This is a notice seeking early engagement from interested parties in relation to the Department for Education procurement of a Delivery Partner to support effective delivery of partnerships that strengthen children’s transitions from pre-reception early years settings into school. The partnerships will focus particularly on support for those children with SEND and from disadvantaged backgrounds. The Delivery Partner will play a central role in helping partnerships plan and implement their approaches, promote collaboration and good practice, and support continuous improvement across the programme. The Delivery Partner will also help ensure delivery aligns with priorities, maintains strong governance standards and contributes to sustainable outcomes for children beyond the funding period. Please note that all references to procedure, value and term length are purely illustrative and subject to change. Please note that this notice is for early market engagement and exploratory purposes and is not a call for competition. The Department reserves the right not to enter any formal processes or agreements. Accordingly, the authority will not be liable for any bid cost, expenditure, work, or effort incurred by a provider in acting based on this notice. The DfE is keen to maximise opportunities to participate in procurement for Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). Consideration will also be given to consortia and collaborative bids from all forms of organisations.

CPV Codes

  • 80511000 - Staff training services
  • 80000000 - Education and training services

Other Information

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Reference

  • ocds-h6vhtk-066333
  • FTS 019988-2026

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