Tender

Test project -Do not quote

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 Apr 2026 at 08:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council has initiated an open procurement process to secure child daycare services in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, under the project titled "Test project - Do not quote". This tender falls within the services industry category and is characterised by an open procedure for below threshold, meaning open competition is welcome. The enquiry period ends on 7th April 2026 at 16:30, with the tender period concluding on 8th April 2026 at 14:00. The contract value is estimated at £200,000 GBP and is open to electronic submissions, providing a special concession regime tailored for this service.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, to expand their presence in the public sector by offering daycare services. With an emphasis on quality and price within the award criteria, companies with a strong reputation in providing high-quality child care services will be particularly well-suited to compete. Consequently, this tender not only offers financial growth but also the chance to establish or further solidify partnerships with local government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Test project -Do not quote

Notice Description

Test project -Do not quote for child daycare services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c9c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031285-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312110 - Child daycare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

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