Delivering the Best Start in Life - Implementation Partner

Department for EducationcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-060d7cProcurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableVCSE suitableactive

Estimated value

£2.7m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

08 Jul 2026

Deadline 11 Aug 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 VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
02 Nov 2026 to 02 Mar 2029
Possible 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 Kingdom
North West England, United Kingdom
Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
East Midlands, United Kingdom
West Midlands, United Kingdom
East of England, United Kingdom
South East England, United Kingdom
South 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.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Price Per Quality Pointquality

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