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Tender

08 Jul 2026 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council is currently engaged in an active tender process titled "test without supplier," under the procurement category of services, specifically in child daycare services. This opportunity is classified under the sub-central government public authority. The tender is being conducted through an open procurement method, characterised as below threshold open competition, and allows for electronic submissions. Located in Gloucester, United Kingdom, the procurement began with a tender period ending on 8th July 2026. Interested parties could submit inquiries until 11:23 AM on the closing date with the final submission deadline one hour later. The contract period runs from 8th July to 31st July 2026, suggesting a short-term engagement.

This tender offers significant growth potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as highlighted by its suitability criteria. Businesses with capabilities in delivering services within the child daycare sector could find this opportunity particularly beneficial given the focus of the service category. The open nature of the procurement process encourages competitive participation, providing an accessible entry point for businesses aiming to expand their reach within Gloucestershire's dynamic public service landscape. Opportunities for growth are also enhanced by strict adherence to budget constraints, allowing agile and innovative businesses to thrive and meet service requirements effectively.

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Notice Title

test without supplier

Notice Description

test without suppliertest without supplier

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c61e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064084-2026
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
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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