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Three year licence agreement with Essential Parent for parenting app to be used by parents in Oldham

OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

15 Aug 2025 at 19:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council involves a three-year licence agreement with Essential Parent Company Ltd for a parenting app designed for residents in Oldham. This contract falls under the health and social work services category, reflecting its focus on familial support, spanning from pregnancy to the age of 19, or 25 for those with additional needs. The procurement method chosen is a direct award, classified as below threshold without competition, with an investment of £66,000. The contract period is set to commence on 26th August 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2028, following a scheduled signature by 25th August 2025.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technology solutions for societal benefit, particularly those related to family support and social services. Companies like Essential Parent Company Ltd, which offer innovative applications, stand to benefit from these kinds of public service partnerships. Smaller enterprises, especially SMEs that align with this industry, could leverage such contracts to gain valuable experience and reputation in the public sector, thus fostering substantial growth and development in their business operations.

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Notice Title

Three year licence agreement with Essential Parent for parenting app to be used by parents in Oldham

Notice Description

This contract is to invest in the Essential Parent (EP) Family Hub App that has recently been developed with GMCA and the GM localities. The investment will allow Oldham to provide all parents with a free at the point of use app that supports families from pregnancy through to 19 years (or 25 years for young people with additional needs). The total cost of the 3-year licence is PS66,000.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058958
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049304-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.procurementunit@oldham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL1 1HD
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
Coldhurst
Westminster Constituency
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESSENTIAL PARENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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