---
title: "Better Start & Pembrokeshire School Readiness"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06730a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-24"
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# Better Start & Pembrokeshire School Readiness

Buyer: PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06730a

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## Summary

Pembrokeshire County Council has awarded the contract titled "Better Start & Pembrokeshire School Readiness," aiming to develop a partnership approach to school readiness in Pembrokeshire. This procurement process, governed by Welsh devolved regulations, involved co-design, implementation, and quality assurance phases within the education and IT services categories. Despite being below threshold, the process actively engaged through a services procurement method. The contract has been awarded to Blackpool Better Start, a large-scale supplier, with an active status from 20th March 2026 to 30th April 2027. The gross value of the contract amounts to £91,884, with signing occurring on 11th March 2026.

This contract offers significant opportunities for companies specialising in IT consulting, software development, and educational services. Businesses in Wales, especially those with expertise in partnership development and school readiness initiatives, should find this tender highly relevant. Engaging in such contracts allows companies to establish long-term collaborations with public authorities like Pembrokeshire County Council, fostering business growth through enhanced reputation and expanded networks within the public sector. The involvement in this project could be particularly beneficial for businesses aiming to address local community needs and contribute to educational advancements.

## Notice

Developing a Partnership Approach to School Readiness in Pembrokeshire including co-design, implementation and quality assurance phases.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026943-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £76,570 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PEMBROKESHIRE |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA61 1TP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales |
| Local authority | Pembrokeshire |
| Electoral ward | Haverfordwest: Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Mid and South Pembrokeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLACKPOOL BETTER START |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 15:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026943-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026943-2026
  24th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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