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23 Jul 2026 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

Pembrokeshire County Council has successfully completed a procurement process for a "Carousel Learning" project, focusing on the provision of a retrieval practice platform for schools. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting education and training services in the Pembrokeshire region, United Kingdom (region UKL14). The process concluded with the award stage on 23 July 2026, with the contract officially signed on 17 July 2026. It was conducted using a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold and without competition. The contract with Carousel Learning Ltd is active and set to commence on 1 September 2026, continuing until 31 August 2029, with a total contract value of £74,997.00 (excluding VAT). The initiative adheres to Welsh devolved regulations under the public authority sub-central government category.

This tender presents valuable growth opportunities for businesses operating in the education technology and services sector, particularly those developing innovative teaching tools and platforms. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Carousel Learning Ltd, which specialise in educational services, would be well-positioned to engage and compete for such opportunities in the future. The tender process highlights the ongoing demand for innovative educational solutions in public schools, opening doors for technology providers and service suppliers aiming to expand within the educational sector. With a significant contract duration, participating businesses can establish long-term relationships with local government bodies, enhancing their profile and reach within the UK education market.

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Notice Title

Carousel Learning

Notice Description

Retrieval Practice platform for schools.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d1ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069746-2026
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,997 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 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
PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PEMBROKESHIRE
Postcode
SA61 1TP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Pembrokeshire
Electoral Ward
Haverfordwest: Castle
Westminster Constituency
Mid and South Pembrokeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAROUSEL LEARNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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