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Quality Assurance of Wrap Around Childcare Providers

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2026 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process carried out by West Northamptonshire Council for the service titled "Quality Assurance of Wrap Around Childcare Providers" has reached the contract award stage as of 26 March 2026. This process falls under the services category, specifically Education and Training Services, and utilised a direct procurement method described as "Below threshold - without competition." The procurement is hosted in Northampton, United Kingdom, with the complete status of both the tender and the associated lot. The contract award, valued at £50,000, was made on 24 March 2026 and covers various regions across the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contract period begins on 1 April 2026 and ends on 31 March 2027.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in childcare services, specifically those offering quality assurance for wraparound childcare providers. As the procurement method did not involve competition, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like ENTIRE CLUB LTD, who have been awarded this contract, may find limited barriers to entry. Businesses with experience in offering childcare and educational services can utilise this tender to expand their operations across multiple regions in the United Kingdom. Moreover, this contract can bolster a company’s profile in working with governmental bodies and sub-central public authorities such as West Northamptonshire Council.

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Notice Title

Quality Assurance of Wrap Around Childcare Providers

Notice Description

Services - the quality assurance of wrap around childcare providers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06757b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028063-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENTIRE CLUB

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