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Delivering the Best Start in Life - Implementation Partner

In brief

Department for Education was looking for suppliers for training and education work. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.

The estimated value is £2,743,750 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 28 months, up to 41 months with extensions, starting 2 November 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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What the notice says

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

Timeline

23 January 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 006251-2026
23 January 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 006261-2026
26 January 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 006449-2026
6 March 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 020524-2026
27 April 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 037913-2026
8 July 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 064311-2026
9 July 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 064495-2026

About the buyer

Department for EducationLast 12 months

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Awards

133

Suppliers it has used most for training

Empowering Educational International Limited (Etio)3 contracts
Greenshaw Learning Trust2 contracts
The School of Good Services Ltd2 contracts
Ambition Institute1 contract
Association of Colleges1 contract

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From notice 006251-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 23 January 2026, last updated 9 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.