Open tenders / Health & social care
Open tender · Notice 100757-2026
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
- Value
- £120k
- Closes
- 13 Nov 2026 (5 days)
- Where
- Yorkshire and the Humber
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Not stated
- Contract
- 15 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2029
In plain English
City of York Council wants a school or school-led partnership to provide leadership, expertise and co-ordination that strengthens early years practice across York, as part of its Best Start in Life plan for children from pregnancy to age five. The contract is worth an estimated £120,000 and runs from 15 February 2027 to 14 February 2029; bids close on 13 November 2026.
Good fit for: Schools, multi-academy trusts or school-led partnerships with early years experience in York.
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What the buyer says
City of York Council are seeking to commission a school or school‑led partnership to provide strategic leadership, expertise, and coordination that strengthens early years practice across York. This commission sits within the wider Best Start in Life (BSIL) plan and will directly support the city's ambition that every child experiences connection, support, and belonging from pregnancy to age five. The commissioned partner will work alongside the local authority, York-based schools, RISE Reception Networks, Stronger Practice Hubs, Family Hubs, early years settings, and neighbourhood teams to improve the proportion of children achieving a Good Level of Development (GLD) and reduce inequalities across the city.
Getting the documents
yortender.eu-supply.com (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).
Procedure: Below threshold - open competition (Open: anyone can bid (a lower-value contract with lighter rules)). Published 23 Oct 2026.
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