Tender

Tender for testing do not quote

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Apr 2026 at 14:50

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council is overseeing a procurement process titled "Tender for testing do not quote," focusing on the provision of child daycare services. This tender, classified under the services category, is part of an open competition strategy designed to support sub-central government activities. Located in Gloucester, UK, the procurement is currently at the tender stage. Key dates to note include the enquiry period ending on 8th April 2026 and the tender submission deadline set for 12th April 2026. The total contract value is £100,000 GBP, with an active status and suitability for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in child daycare services to expand their operations and secure government contracts. The open competition allows various businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to participate. Enterprises with capabilities in delivering high-quality childcare services and competitive pricing strategies will be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. Engaging with this tender can help businesses increase visibility and establish long-term relationships within the public sector in Gloucestershire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for testing do not quote

Notice Description

Tender for testing do not quoteTender for testing do not quote

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031586-2026
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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