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COV - 22296 - EASY PEASY App for grant funded project

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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27 May 2025 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Coventry City Council, identified as COV - 22296, involves the acquisition of a license for the EASY PEASY App to support a grant-funded project, The Best Start for Life. The industry category is goods, specifically educational software packages, with the supplier being Character Counts Ltd T/A Easypeasy. This contract is located in Coventry, United Kingdom, and originates from a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition. The contract is active, having been signed on 24th March 2025 and running from 31st March 2025 until 30th March 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for software development and educational technology businesses, particularly SMEs, to explore expansion into public sector projects. Companies specialising in creating educational apps or software solutions can benefit from engaging with such contracts that support government-funded initiatives. Although the competitive aspect was bypassed in this instance, understanding the needs and requirements of similar projects could enhance a business's ability to tailor their offerings to future public sector tenders.

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Notice Title

COV - 22296 - EASY PEASY App for grant funded project

Notice Description

License costs to use the EASY PEASY App for 12 months in continuation of a previous grant funded project, The Best Start for Life.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0526bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027637-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHARACTER COUNTS LTD T/A EASYPEASY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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