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    ContractsDelivery Partner for Best Start in Life Match Fund Programme
    Closed contract

    Delivery Partner for Best Start in Life Match Fund Programme

    Contract value
    £2.6m
    Closed 31 Jul 2026

    Deliver fund management, partnership coordination, and evaluation services for a government-backed programme supporting local early years transformation and child development across England.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· LondonPublished 1 Jul 2026· 1 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £2.6m
    Closed 31 Jul 2026
    Tender deadline passed on 31 Jul 2026.

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      est.£2,625,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      31 Jul 2026
      3 weeks ago
    • Sector
      Financial Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Tender closed on 31 Jul 2026. Awaiting award.

    1 Jul 2026Today31 Jul 2026

    Brief

    The Department for Education is seeking a Delivery Partner to manage the Best Start in Life Match Fund programme, which supports Local Authorities in transforming early years systems and improving child development outcomes. The role encompasses: (1) Fund Management - administering matched funds to Backbone Organisations, managing relationships with Local Authorities and philanthropic funders, and ensuring robust governance and financial control; (2) Programme Coordination - helping Local Authorities establish Collective Impact partnerships that align services and reduce inequalities; (3) Knowledge and Evaluation - delivering or coordinating knowledge mobilisation management and evaluation functions. The contract will run for an initial three-year period with the option to extend for up to two additional years (one plus one basis). The successful supplier will act as the single lead organisation (or Lead Supplier if part of a consortium) responsible for reporting, relationship management, and ensuring effective collaboration across the early years sector to improve outcomes for families and children.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-05e38d
    DF
    Buyer
    DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
    Sector
    Financial Services