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Best Start in Life Services (Family Hub Network)

Portsmouth City Council

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09 Jul 2026 at 10:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Portsmouth City Council involved the development of the "Best Start in Life Services (Family Hub Network)", focusing on pre-school education services in the region of Portsmouth. This contract was at the 'award' stage as of 9th July 2026 and has been awarded to CONNORS TOY LIBRARIES. The service includes providing a Toy Library Service with play sessions, lending services, and support for vulnerable families across Portsmouth. The contract, valued at GBP 57,000, initiated on 7th July 2026 and will end on 31st March 2028. The procurement was conducted under a 'Below threshold - unknown' method, adhering to legal obligations detailed under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and family support services to expand their offerings by participating in community-focused projects. Companies with expertise in early childhood education, resource lending, and outreach services are best suited to compete. By engaging in such tenders, businesses not only strengthen their portfolio but also contribute to community welfare, especially targeting children and families with additional needs. The project allows them to establish a presence within the Portsmouth region and foster relationships with public authorities like Portsmouth City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Best Start in Life Services (Family Hub Network)

Notice Description

Provision of a Best Start in Life Toy Library Service, including universal play and learning sessions, toy and book lending, Family Hub Network Site delivery, targeted outreach support for vulnerable families and children with emerging additional needs, and activities that promote child development, school readiness and family wellbeing across Portsmouth.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c723
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064540-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80110000 - Pre-school education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 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
Portsmouth City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Postcode Area
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONNORS TOY LIBRARIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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