Join the Early Years Experts Framework to Deliver Specialist Support

The Department for Education is reopening Lot 9 of the Educational and Children's Social Care (ECSC) Dynamic Framework to invite suppliers to provide specialist expertise supporting the Early Years sector. This is a framework agreement opportunity, not a direct contract award. Key Details: - Tender window: 6 August 2026 to 16 September 2026 - All suppliers must complete mandatory pre-qualification questions before applying to this lot - Successful suppliers will be appointed to the framework and can then bid for specific call-off contracts - Framework can be accessed via direct call-off or mini-competition routes What You'll Support: Framework suppliers provide specialist expertise for the Department's Best Start in Life strategy, including: - Data, digital and information management support for local authorities - Speech, language and communication expertise - Additional emerging priorities identified during programme delivery Important Information: - You must be appointed to the framework to bid for any future call-off opportunities - Some requirements may be managed through a separate BSIL Implementation Partner - Suppliers already awarded places in the original Lot 9 competition do not need to reapply - This procurement is governed by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 To Apply: Access the tender through the education procurement portal (itt_4041) using the provided link.