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Best Start in Life - School Based Commission to provide strategic leadership, expertise and co-ordination to strengthen early years practice across the City of York

City of York Council(buyer)

Published
Published 23 October 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 13 November 2026 (Closes tomorrow)
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Overview

City of York Council is seeking a school or school-led partnership to provide strategic leadership, expertise, and coordination to strengthen early years practice across the city. Sitting within the wider Best Start in Life plan, the commissioned partner will collaborate with local schools, networks, hubs, and early years settings to increase the proportion of children achieving a Good Level of Development and reduce inequalities. The contract has an estimated value of £120,000, with submissions accepted until 13 November 2026.

Contracting authority

  • City of York CouncilBuyer

    3 live opportunities · 37 awarded contracts

    York, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PQVW-9426-LDJV

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£120,000
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Published
23 October 2026
Questions by
6 November 2026
Deadline
13 November 2026
Classification (CPV)
Health and social work services

Competition

Expected competition

4

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Health and social work services drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 19% received only one.

Market context

Typical award in Health and social work services

£186,100

Median of 14,539 awards in the last 24 months

City of York Council in the last 12 months

47

contracts awarded, worth £24,737,245 in total

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  1. Contract Notice

    23 October 2026

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