Delivering the Best Start in Life - Implementation Partner
The Department for Education is seeking an Implementation Partner to support local authorities in transforming family support services through the Best Start in Life programme. The partner will lead system reform, deliver high-quality services, build sector capability, and provide responsive support across multiple workstreams.
- Closed11 August 2026
- Value£2.7m
- BuyerDepartment for Education
- CategoryEducation & training
- RegionUK-wide
You'll want to look if you have demonstrated experience supporting local authority transformation programmes, particularly in early years and family services, and can deploy staff to work at pace across multiple councils.
Might not suit a small firm
- it needs coverage across the whole UK
Possible incumbent
Ambition Institute won an Early Years Delivery Partner contract for Stronger Practice Hubs in April 2026. Inferred from prior awards to this buyer, not confirmed.