Childcare Sufficiency Support for Local Authorities by Hempsall Consultancies
Department for Education · Awarded contract
AwardedChildcare Sufficiency Support for Local Authorities by Hempsall Consultancies
Awarded 01 Feb 2023
Awarded01 Feb 2023
Value£825,000.00
SupplierHempsall Consultancies Limited
AgencyDepartment for Education
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 1y 7mo ago2y 2mo term
Awarded 1 Feb 2023Expired 30 Mar 2025
About
Department for Education awarded a contract to Hempsall Consultancies Limited for expert professional services to support local authorities in fulfilling their statutory childcare sufficiency duties.
The support, delivered in financial years 2022-25, aimed to ensure sufficient childcare and early education places for children aged 0-14 (or up to 18 for disabled children) to enable parents to work or participate in education or training.
The contractor provided reactive support to failing or at-risk local authorities, proactive preventative support, administered discrete project funding where finances were a barrier, and offered overarching project management including reporting and evaluation.
The contract value was AUD 825,000.
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