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Early Language and Home Learning digital support (Best Start in Life)

LONDON BOROUGH OF ENFIELD

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17 Feb 2026 at 19:46

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Enfield has engaged in a procurement process titled "Early Language and Home Learning digital support (Best Start in Life)" in the education and training services sector. The procurement method utilised was direct, below the threshold without competition. The process reached the award stage on 17 February 2026, culminating in a contract designated as active on 3 March 2026, set to continue until 2 March 2027. This initiative targets delivering the EasyPEASY programme, an app-based educational tool aimed at enhancing children's Good Level of Development, recommended by the Department of Education, and primarily impacts the UKI54 region.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital educational tools and services, particularly those focusing on early childhood development. Character Counts Ltd, a large-scale business, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for other larger enterprises with a similar service offering to engage in future projects with local government bodies. The process underscores the potential for growth in developing innovative apps that support educational environments, enabling businesses in this sector to expand their reach and strengthen their market position by engaging in partnerships with public authorities like the London Borough of Enfield.

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Notice Title

Early Language and Home Learning digital support (Best Start in Life)

Notice Description

EasyPEASY is an evidence-based accredited Home Learning Environment programme delivered via app with a proven impact on children's Good Level of Development (GLD). This programme has been recommended by the department of education.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065695
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014550-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 2 Mar 2027 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF ENFIELD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.support@enfield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ENFIELD
Postcode
EN1 3XA
Post Town
Enfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI54 Enfield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Enfield
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Enfield North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHARACTER COUNTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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