From September 2010, Tribal Group is expected to manage inspection services for 45 per cent of early years providers in England, including nurseries and childminders.
Tribal is already contracted by the watchdog to provide school and learning and skills inspection services for the south region under a six-year contract awarded in 2009, worth approximately £75m.
The new deal would cement the company's position as the largest private provider of Ofsted inspection services.
Peter Martin, Tribal's chief executive, said the company is looking forward to welcoming Ofsted staff who will transfer to Tribal as part of the changes.
"We are delighted with this opportunity to extend our relationship with Ofsted into this important area of work," he said.
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