---
title: "Three year licence agreement with Essential Parent for parenting app to be used by parents in Oldham"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058958"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-15"
---

# Three year licence agreement with Essential Parent for parenting app to be used by parents in Oldham

Buyer: OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058958

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council involves a three-year licence agreement with Essential Parent Company Ltd for a parenting app designed for residents in Oldham. This contract falls under the health and social work services category, reflecting its focus on familial support, spanning from pregnancy to the age of 19, or 25 for those with additional needs. The procurement method chosen is a direct award, classified as below threshold without competition, with an investment of £66,000. The contract period is set to commence on 26th August 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2028, following a scheduled signature by 25th August 2025.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technology solutions for societal benefit, particularly those related to family support and social services. Companies like Essential Parent Company Ltd, which offer innovative applications, stand to benefit from these kinds of public service partnerships. Smaller enterprises, especially SMEs that align with this industry, could leverage such contracts to gain valuable experience and reputation in the public sector, thus fostering substantial growth and development in their business operations.

## Notice

This contract is to invest in the Essential Parent (EP) Family Hub App that has recently been developed with GMCA and the GM localities. The investment will allow Oldham to provide all parents with a free at the point of use app that supports families from pregnancy through to 19 years (or 25 years for young people with additional needs). The total cost of the 3-year licence is PS66,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049304-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,200 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDHAM |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL1 1HD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Oldham |
| Electoral ward | Coldhurst |
| Westminster constituency | Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ESSENTIAL PARENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2025 at 19:42 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049304-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049304-2025
  15th August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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