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Parenting learning tool mobile application

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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24 Apr 2026 at 11:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council, located at PO Box 100, County Hall, Preston, United Kingdom, has recently awarded a contract for the development of a parenting learning tool mobile application. The application, aimed at enhancing early learning and development for young children, will offer personalised tips and activities for parents and carers. This procurement process was under the 'goods' category within the educational software industry. The contract was awarded to CHARACTER COUNTS LTD, and the procurement was conducted directly, below the threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 22 April 2026 and is set to commence on 1 May 2026, lasting until 30 April 2029, with potential renewal options available. The project will be concentrated within the UKD region, and the total contract value is £126,271.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in digital educational tools and mobile applications. Companies like CHARACTER COUNTS LTD, categorised as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), are highly equipped to leverage such opportunities to expand their market presence and contribute to public sector innovations. Businesses with expertise in developing secure and standalone digital services can thrive in similar tenders, especially those aiming to support early years' education and family wellbeing initiatives. With local authorities increasingly seeking innovative digital solutions, there's potential for growth in the educational software sector, particularly for companies that can deliver evidence-based, age-appropriate content efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Parenting learning tool mobile application

Notice Description

Provision of an evidence-based parenting learning mobile application that provides parents and carers of young children with personalised, age-appropriate tips and activities to support early learning and development at home. The app is designed to improve children's cognitive, language, social and emotional development by strengthening the home learning environment through simple, daily interactions. The solution is delivered as a secure, standalone digital service and is widely used by local authorities to support early years and family wellbeing priorities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068aa1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037547-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£126,271 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHARACTER COUNTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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