Tender

Test project-do not quote

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Apr 2026 at 09:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council is inviting tenders for a project titled "Test project-do not quote," focusing on child daycare services. This procurement process is classified under the services category, specifically within the public authority sub-central government sector, and is located in Gloucester, United Kingdom. The process is currently in the tender stage. The procurement adopts an open method, described as a below-threshold open competition. Important deadlines include an enquiry period ending on 8th April 2026 and a submission deadline of 9th April 2026. The contract is valued at GBP 200,000 and spans from 9th April 2026 to 30th April 2026.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in childcare services, especially those prioritising quality and pricing. It is suitable for SMEs and organisations within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sectors, fostering potential business growth. Participation in this open competition can allow companies to establish a foothold in public sector contracts, particularly beneficial due to the project's focus on price and quality criteria. With the procurement method encouraging competition, businesses with a strong value proposition in childcare services are well-positioned to benefit from this contract.

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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Test project-do not quote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Test project-do not quote for child daycare services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-067ca1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031292-2026
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
9 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 30 days
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

Further Information

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