---
title: "Early Years Cluster Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fa22"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-19"
---

# Early Years Cluster Project

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fa22

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## Summary

Portsmouth City Council has completed the award stage of its procurement process for the "Early Years Cluster Project." This initiative falls under the services category and focuses on recruitment services within the UKJ31 region, specifically in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. The contract, awarded to Home-Start Portsmouth, spans from 16th March 2025 to 15th March 2026, with a total value of £42,000. The procurement was executed under a below-threshold method, with the legal framework referenced as UKPGA 2023/54. Important milestones in this process include the contract signing on 16th March 2025, and the details of the contract were published on 19th December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the recruitment services sector, particularly those with capabilities in managing community-focused initiatives. With an emphasis on supporting early years settings, the project targets the development of a network catering to Armed Forces families. Companies with expertise in creating inclusive educational environments will be well-suited to compete in similar future tender opportunities. Engaging in projects like this can aid businesses in establishing strong community connections and demonstrating their commitment to social responsibility, thereby facilitating business growth and market expansion.

## Notice

The recruitment of a Navigator role managed by Home Start to support Early years setting and develop a network of Armed Forces friendly settings within the city.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084804-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2025 - 15 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £42,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOME-START PORTSMOUTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2025 at 11:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084804-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084804-2025
  19th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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