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Better Start Parenting App

THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES

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07 Apr 2026 at 07:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees has completed a public procurement process for a project titled "Better Start Parenting App," aimed at delivering parenting and home learning programmes as part of the best start development grant. This project falls under the industry category of IT services, including consulting, software development, internet, and support. Located within the region of Huddersfield, United Kingdom, the procurement was executed using a direct method below threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to CHARACTER COUNTS LTD on 15th March 2026, following the signing on 11th March 2026. The initial contract is set for a one-year period, with potential extensions up to 2030 if additional grant funding is achieved.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, and software development. SMEs, such as CHARACTER COUNTS LTD, have a distinct advantage in such procurements, especially with the specific expertise needed to deliver digital solutions for parenting and home learning initiatives. This contract underlines the importance of matching niche expertise with public sector needs, demonstrating how targeted capability can ensure a competitive edge in securing sub-central government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Better Start Parenting App

Notice Description

A parenting app for the delivery of parenting and home learning programmes as set out in the best start development grant. The initial Contract is for one (1) year with the option to extend the contract to other areas of the borough if successful and the three (3) year grant funding is secured for future years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c85
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031233-2026
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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£128,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHARACTER COUNTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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