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Find a Tender Service (UK Cabinet Office / Crown Commercial Service) verified 1 week ago Contract award

Delivering the Best Start in Life - Implementation Partner

Awarded United Kingdom

Buyer Department for Education

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Mott MacDonald Limited

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This contract runs about 28 months, so it is back on the market around March 2029.

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The Department for Education awarded a contract for an Implementation Partner for the Delivering the Best Start in Life programme. The partner will support Local Authorities by leading system reform and driving ambitious local action, delivering consistent high quality BSiL and Best Start Family Hub services, building sustainable capability, learning and innovation across the sector, and providing flexible support aligned with a changing landscape. The contract was awarded to Mott MacDonald Limited on 2026-10-01. It runs for 28 months and ends on 2029-03-09, when it comes back to market.

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The Department for Education (DfE) is issuing this Contract Award Notice following the completion of tender for an Implementation Partner for Delivering the Best Start in Life. The successful Implementation Partner will play a pivotal role in supporting Local Authorities to, but not limited to: 1. Lead System Reform and Drive Ambitious Local Action 2. Deliver Consistent, High Quality BSiL and Best Start Family Hub Services 3. Build Sustainable Capability, Learning and Innovation Across the Sector 4. Provide Flexible, Responsive Support Aligned with a Changing Landscape

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Department for Education

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