Delivering the Best Start in Life - Implementation Partner
Estimated value
£2.7m
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
1
Published
08 Jul 2026
Description
The Department for Education (DfE) is issuing this Tender Notice to invite potential suppliers to bid for the role of Implementation Partner supporting local authorities to deliver the Best Start in Life (BSiL) programme. This procurement seeks to an Implementation Partner with the vision and capability to support Local Authorities to deliver transformation of family support services. The successful Implementation Partner will play a pivotal role in supporting Local Authorities to but not limited to: 1. Lead System Reform and Drive Ambitious Local Action 2. Deliver Consistent, High Quality BSiL and Best Start Family Hub Services 3. Build Sustainable Capability, Learning and Innovation Across the Sector 4. Provide Flexible, Responsive Support Aligned with a Changing Landscape The Implementation Partner(s) must demonstrate the infrastructure, agility, and expertise to respond at pace, enabling local authorities to maintain momentum in delivering the ambitions of the Best Start in Life programme. Detailed information and full documentation is available to download by registering for the opportunity itt_4017 on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
Scope
- Reference
- project_10114
- Total value
- £2,743,750 excluding VAT£3,292,500 including VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 02 Nov 2026 to 02 Mar 2029Possible extension to 31 Mar 2030
There is a potential to extend the contract for up to an additional 12-months Any decision to extend the contract will be subject to affordability, government priorities, and policies.
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 80000000
- Contract locations
- North East England, United KingdomNorth West England, United KingdomYorkshire and the Humber, United KingdomLondon, United KingdomEast Midlands, United KingdomWest Midlands, United KingdomEast of England, United KingdomSouth East England, United KingdomSouth West England, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price Per Quality Point | — | quality | — |
Submission & procedure
- Enquiry deadline
- 05 Aug 2026, 4:00 pm
- Submission deadline
- 11 Aug 2026, 11:00 am
- Submission address
- All tenders must be submitted via the Jaggaer eSourcing platform https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html Potential suppliers must register on the above platform to access tender documents and to submit bids and register an interest in opportunity itt_4017
- Electronic submission
- Yes
- Procedure
- Open procedure