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Foundation Years – DfE Support to the Early Years Sector (con_29281)

Department for Education

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Department for Education

Buyer Address: Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street, London, UKI32, SW1P3BT, United Kingdom

Contact Email: Contract-Grant.DATA@education.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
89660.0 GBP
Published
17 Jan 2026, 01:34
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
01 Dec 2025, 00:00
Contract End
31 May 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
79342200 - Promotional services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Cognition Education (UK) Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) sets the standards for learning, development, and care during this important stage. The Foundation Years platform enables us to share guidance, information, and best practice to support high-quality early childhood education and care (ECEC).

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Contracts

Contract Title: Foundation Years – DfE Support to the Early Years Sector (con_29281)

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