# Child Minder Agency \(CMA\) Grants Delivery Partner

> A sourced UK public-sector contract award published by Department for Education.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Department for Education](/buyers/department-for-education/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: [ECORYS UK LIMITED](/contract-winners/ecorys-uk/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £436,000
- Tender value: £436,000
- Award date: 9 October 2023
- Published: 20 December 2023
- Contract start: 9 October 2023
- Contract end: 31 October 2025
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: bba86c8e-470b-4b31-a9a7-05049f4c008e-708812
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13063d68-782a-4650-b85d-3b0d2cdec3f3

## Description

Single contract awarded to deliver a start-up grant scheme for new childminders registering with either Ofsted or a Childminder Agency \(CMA\) making available £600 or £1200 respectively following registration\. Following the completion of a competitive bidding process using a call-off from Crown Commercial Service \(CCS\) Dynamic Purchasing System \(DPS\) framework RM6322 Fund Administration & Disbursement Services\. Commencing 9th October 2023, an initial 2 year contract worth up to a maximum of £436,000 with an optional extension of two years \(\+1 \+1\)\. The primary objective of this contract is to tackle the declining number of childminders by removing financial barriers to registration in order to open up high-quality formal childcare to more children since it is more affordable; more flexible; and home-based\. The Supplier will be responsible for administering the start-up grant scheme, developing, managing and hosting online and paper-based application processes, including guidance forms and other relevant documents; dealing with queries; assessing eligibility; managing fraud risk; and making payments\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bba86c8e-470b-4b31-a9a7-05049f4c008e-708812)