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Early Years Cluster Project

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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19 Dec 2025 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council has completed the award stage of its procurement process for the "Early Years Cluster Project." This initiative falls under the services category and focuses on recruitment services within the UKJ31 region, specifically in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. The contract, awarded to Home-Start Portsmouth, spans from 16th March 2025 to 15th March 2026, with a total value of £42,000. The procurement was executed under a below-threshold method, with the legal framework referenced as UKPGA 2023/54. Important milestones in this process include the contract signing on 16th March 2025, and the details of the contract were published on 19th December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the recruitment services sector, particularly those with capabilities in managing community-focused initiatives. With an emphasis on supporting early years settings, the project targets the development of a network catering to Armed Forces families. Companies with expertise in creating inclusive educational environments will be well-suited to compete in similar future tender opportunities. Engaging in projects like this can aid businesses in establishing strong community connections and demonstrating their commitment to social responsibility, thereby facilitating business growth and market expansion.

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Notice Title

Early Years Cluster Project

Notice Description

The recruitment of a Navigator role managed by Home Start to support Early years setting and develop a network of Armed Forces friendly settings within the city.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084804-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2025 - 15 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
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOME-START PORTSMOUTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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