Early Years Business Support for Expanded Free Childcare Entitlement by LGSS
LGSS · Awarded contract
AwardedEarly Years Business Support for Expanded Free Childcare Entitlement by LGSS
Awarded 14 May 2017
Ended 7y 6mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 14 May 2017Expired 13 May 2019
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LGSS awarded a contract to National Day Nurseries Association for early years business support to help childcare providers review their business models in response to the increase in free funded childcare places for 3 and 4 year olds from 15 to 30 hours per week from 1 September 2017.
The contract, valued at £121,645.39, aimed to support the development of a sustainable childcare market with sufficient places for eligible parents.
The initial contract period was one year with an option to extend for an additional year.
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