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Tender

16 Jul 2026 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council has initiated an open tender process for the procurement titled "Test345," focusing on child daycare services in the region of Gloucester, UK. This procurement falls under the services category with a concession special regime. The tender process, currently at the tender stage, involves a below-threshold open competition method. The tender period is set to conclude on 16th July 2026 at 11:42 AM, with a procurement value of £10,000. The council is inviting submissions through electronic means as outlined in the provided submission details.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in child daycare services. The open procurement method ensures that a wide array of suitable businesses can participate, fostering competitive bids and innovative service solutions. Firms with a strong track record in delivering quality childcare services are well-suited to meet the council’s needs, potentially leading to business growth through public sector engagement.

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Notice Title

Test345

Notice Description

Test345Test345

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067115-2026
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
16 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 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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