Islington Council · Awarded contract

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Provision of Building-Based Early Education and Childcare Services for Islington Council

Awarded 31 Mar 2023

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Awarded31 Mar 2023

Value£9,829,000.00

SupplierMinik Kardes Limited,Minik Kardes Limited

AgencyIslington Council

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryEducation & Training

Expires in 3y 5mo7y term, 51% elapsed

Awarded 31 Mar 2023Expires 31 Mar 2030

About

Islington Council awarded a contract to Minik Kardes Limited for the provision of building-based early education, childcare, and early childhood services to children under five years old and their parents/carers.

The services involve close collaboration with council officers and health partners, including Bright Start, the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) team, safeguarding, finance, and the Family Information Service (FIS), with multi-disciplinary working essential for delivering outcomes for children and families.

The procurement was conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 under the light touch regime, based on the open procedure.

The contract is funded through a mix of core council funding, parental contributions, and Dedicated Schools Grant funding from the Department for Education, with the budget subject to annual review.

The contract value is £9,829,000.

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