Early Years Local Authority Implementation and Challenge Contract

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Description: Market Warming Event The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to notify the market of the Department for Education's (DfE) intention to undertake a procurement exercise for the Early Years Local Authority Implementation and Challenge Contract in early 2020. Prior to the procurement, the DfE will be undertaking Market Engagement activity for interested providers to learn more about the requirements, network with other providers, and input into the development of the service and commercial models. The DfE currently funds three early education and childcare entitlements: • 15 hours for the most disadvantaged 2-year-olds; • Universal 15 hours for all 3- and 4-year-olds; and • Additional 15 hours for eligible 3- and 4-year olds. The DfE intends to procure a supplier to work with local authorities (LAs) to build capability to secure sufficient childcare places to meet demand, and to promote take-up of the entitlements by the least advantaged families. We anticipate that delivery of this work will begin in Spring 2020 and run for one year. Description: Market Warming Event Place of performance: Department for Education, 2 St. Paul's Place, 125 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, England, S1 2FJ. The DfE plan to hold a 2-hour supplier event from 11am on Friday 10 January 2020 in Sheffield for interested organisations. This event will enable organisations to gain a better understanding of DfE's requirements and allow DfE to take on board feedback from potential suppliers about this work. To pre-register for the supplier event please email: earlyyears.entitlements@education.gov.uk Please see the attached file for full details;