Cambridgeshire County Council Early Years Business Support

From the 1 September 2017 the entitlement to free funded childcare places will increase for working parents of 3 and 4 year olds from 15 hours per week over 38 weeks to 30 hours per week. The successful contractor is expected to support providers to be able to review their business models to ensure that there are sufficient places available for eligible parents in response to the change in demand. The intention is to support the development of a sustainable childcare market place, delivered through different models of provision, which ensures parents are able to access the provision that best meets their needs. The initial contract period is for 1 year with an option to extend for an additional year.