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Better Start & Pembrokeshire School Readiness

PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2026 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

Pembrokeshire County Council has awarded the contract titled "Better Start & Pembrokeshire School Readiness," aiming to develop a partnership approach to school readiness in Pembrokeshire. This procurement process, governed by Welsh devolved regulations, involved co-design, implementation, and quality assurance phases within the education and IT services categories. Despite being below threshold, the process actively engaged through a services procurement method. The contract has been awarded to Blackpool Better Start, a large-scale supplier, with an active status from 20th March 2026 to 30th April 2027. The gross value of the contract amounts to £91,884, with signing occurring on 11th March 2026.

This contract offers significant opportunities for companies specialising in IT consulting, software development, and educational services. Businesses in Wales, especially those with expertise in partnership development and school readiness initiatives, should find this tender highly relevant. Engaging in such contracts allows companies to establish long-term collaborations with public authorities like Pembrokeshire County Council, fostering business growth through enhanced reputation and expanded networks within the public sector. The involvement in this project could be particularly beneficial for businesses aiming to address local community needs and contribute to educational advancements.

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Notice Title

Better Start & Pembrokeshire School Readiness

Notice Description

Developing a Partnership Approach to School Readiness in Pembrokeshire including co-design, implementation and quality assurance phases.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06730a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026943-2026
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

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£76,570 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PEMBROKESHIRE
Postcode
SA61 1TP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Pembrokeshire
Electoral Ward
Haverfordwest: Castle
Westminster Constituency
Mid and South Pembrokeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACKPOOL BETTER START

Further Information

Notice Documents

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