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EasyPeasy App

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Feb 2026 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council recently concluded a public procurement process for the "EasyPeasy App," a mobile app designed to support early learning for children aged 0-5. The procurement was categorised under services with a focus on application service providers, pre-school education, and e-learning services. Located in Darlington, UKC13, the buying organisation awarded the contract through a direct procurement method, labelled as below threshold without competition. This process reached the award and contract stage, with CHARACTER COUNTS LTD being the successful supplier. The contract is set to run from 19th January 2026 to 31st March 2029, with a gross contract value of £185,400, as signed on 19th January 2026.

This procurement represents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses specialising in educational technology, application development, and early childhood education services. Small to medium-sized enterprises, particularly those focused on integrating innovative learning techniques with mobile technology, would be well-suited to participate in similar opportunities. The collaboration supports the growth of enterprises offering engaging, evidence-based educational solutions, paving the way for advancements in app-based learning platforms in local government sectors.

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Notice Title

EasyPeasy App

Notice Description

EasyPeasy App is a mobile parenting app for parents of children aged 0-5, offering simple, expert-designed games and activities using everyday items to boost early learning, communication, and development, transforming playtime into learning moments and supporting school readiness through play-based interaction.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0613ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008868-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

72416000 - Application service providers

80110000 - Pre-school education services

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£154,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHARACTER COUNTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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