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

London Borough of Sutton

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17 Jul 2026 at 15:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Sutton commissioned the EasyPeasy Home Learning Environment platform to support its Best Start Family Hub offer and early child development. The service combines a digital home learning platform with practitioner training and local content. Families receive access to evidence-based home learning activities through the EasyPeasy app, supporting children's development and intended to improve Good Level of Development outcomes. Practitioners use the platform alongside professional home visits, health checks, lesson planning and early years settings. Training includes a train-the-trainer cascade model so local staff can continue using the service. Localisation covers Sutton-specific practitioner content, links to local services and co-branded promotional resources intended to encourage families to use the Family Hub offer. Delivery is centred on Sutton and families' homes.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to CHARACTER COUNTS LTD, trading through the EasyPeasy service. It used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition, under a single lot. The award was made on 6 March 2026. The contract was signed on the same date and runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, giving a three-year service period. The contract value is £115,000 excluding VAT and £138,000 including VAT. The awarded requirement covers the EasyPeasy platform licence, practitioner training and localisation services. The award is active and the contract is active. This outcome records a completed procurement rather than an invitation for suppliers to submit bids.

This procurement demonstrates demand from Sutton for an integrated early-years digital service rather than software alone. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need an evidence-based home learning platform, experience supporting early child development, and the ability to engage families through accessible digital activities. It would also need practitioners who can work with health checks, home visits, lesson planning and early-years settings, backed by a sustainable train-the-trainer model. Localisation capability is important: suppliers should be able to adapt content, signpost council and family services, and produce co-branded materials that support local engagement. The requirement suits an SME or specialist education-technology provider able to combine software delivery, training, implementation and ongoing support for a council-led family hub service.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

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 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 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
London Borough of Sutton
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUTTON
Postcode
SM1 1EA
Postcode Area
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 LTD

Further Information

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