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17 Jul 2026 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contracting of services by the London Borough of Sutton involves the provision of the EasyPeasy Home Learning Environment platform. This initiative supports early child development through the council's "Best Start Family Hub" and includes a 3-year subscription to the EasyPeasy app, practitioner training, and localisation services. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, specified as below threshold without competition, and has reached the award stage with a contract value of £115,000 being activated from 1st April 2026 till 31st March 2029. The award, designated for the services sector, went to CHARACTER COUNTS LTD, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in London.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs involved in the education, IT consulting, and software development sectors or those specialising in local services support and training. Companies that can offer innovative digital solutions and practitioner training services will find this tender advantageous. The collaboration with governmental entities like the London Borough of Sutton further establishes credibility and can serve as a reference point for similar future projects, bolstering the winning firm's reputation and portfolio in public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

London Borough of Sutton Council [BSIL] - HLE License, Training & Localisation 2026-2029

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of the EasyPeasy Home Learning Environment (HLE) platform, a digital service designed to support early child development through evidence-based home learning activities aiming to support the London Borough of Sutton's "Best Start Family Hub" offer. The contract includes the following three core components: Universal HLE License): A 3-year subscription to the EasyPeasy app. This provides families with access to an evidence-based programme proven to improve children's Good Level of Development (GLD). The service is delivered primarily in the home but will be used in conjunction with professional home visits and early years settings. Practitioner Training: Equips staff with the skills to incorporate EasyPeasy into lesson plans, health checks, and home visits. It includes a "train the trainer" cascade model to ensure sustainability across the local service ecosystem. Localisation Module: This includes integrating local practitioner content, signposting to Sutton's specific services, and providing co-branded promotional resources to drive uptake of the local Family Hub offer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067941-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SUTTON
Postcode
SM1 1EA
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sutton
Electoral Ward
Sutton Central
Westminster Constituency
Sutton and Cheam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHARACTER COUNTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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