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Best Start in Life - Evidenced Based Digital Home Learning Application

HULL CITY COUNCIL

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22 Jun 2026 at 09:30

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Summary of the contracting process

Hull City Council has successfully awarded a contract titled "Best Start in Life - Evidenced Based Digital Home Learning Application" to Character Counts Ltd. This procurement, classified under the software-related services industry (CPV 72260000), is valued at £100,000 and spans three years with the potential for two additional one-year extensions. Located in Yorkshire and the Humber, this project will enhance the Home Learning Environment through an online platform funded by the Best Start in Life initiative. The procurement process concluded with the award stage on 22nd June 2026, following a selective, restricted procedure, signifying its completion.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs involved in software support, configuration, consultancy, maintenance, and supply services. Organisations specialising in these areas can benefit from similar future tenders by Hull City Council, given its focus on enhancing educational resources digitally. Companies that can offer innovative digital solutions with a proven track record in software services stand a good chance of success in such procurement exercises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Best Start in Life - Evidenced Based Digital Home Learning Application

Notice Description

Hull City Council (The Authority) has awarded a contract to (Company number 08977183), for the provision of an online solution that promotes the Home Learning Environment (HLE) as part of the Best Start in Life Funding (BSIL) for an initial period of 3 years with an option to extend for a period of up to a maximum of 2 x 12 months periods to the value of PS100,000.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60004b67-08d5-4879-b8ea-2d8e11d4db39
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

72261000 - Software support services

72265000 - Software configuration services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20265 days ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HULL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 2AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHARACTER COUNTS

Further Information

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