Tender Summary

Early Years (VCS) Grants 2017-18

Buying Organisation

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

Contract Value

£150,000 to £450,000

Suitable for SMEs

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs

Yes

Tender Description

Please note that this is a grant opportunity. nnThrough the Early Years VCS Grant Programme we want to help develop and further our strategic aims to support early years delivery priorities. We are making available up to a maximum of 5.2 million in early years grant funding to VCS organisations for an 15-month period (January 2017- March 2018) to help deliver on four early years priorities: nn• Supporting Disadvantaged Children n• EYSEND - Early Years Special Educational Needs and Disabilities n• Workforce Development - Quality n• Implementation Support nnA number of grants will be awarded across each of these four priority themes. VCS organisations may submit bids related to one or more priority area. A separate application form must be completed for each priority area. nnThere is no specific minimum or maximum amount of grant award. As an indicative guide for bidders, and reflecting the national focus of this grant opportunity, we would expect grant awards to be in the region of 150,000 to 450,000 for each financial year, apportioned accordingly. The exact number and size of individual grants will depend on the range and quality of bids received.nnThe successful bidders will deliver activities in support of one or more of the above early years priorities. We are targeting these priorities to help address gaps in the market; provide support for the most disdvantaged children; and to further support or embed Government childcare reforms. n nApplications will be assessed and prioritised according to the extent to which they meet the assessment criteria described in the application form. nnAny questions related to points of clarification, or process must be submitted by noon Friday 7 October 2016 to: EnquiriesEarlyYears.VCSGRANTS@education.gsi.gov.uknnLength of Grants: n15 months - 1 January 2017 - 31 March 2018. There is potential to extend for a further six months (April 2018 to October 2018) - subject to funding being available.nnEstimated value or range of values: n150,000 - 450,000 pa (pro-rata for Jan-March 2017 and April-March 2018) per grant award.

Tender categories (products & services required)

Education and training services (CPV 80000000)
Social work and related services (CPV 85300000)

Region

United Kingdom (UK)

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