---
title: "Better Start Parenting App"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067c85"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES"
published: "2026-04-07"
---

# Better Start Parenting App

Buyer: THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067c85

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## Summary

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees has completed a public procurement process for a project titled "Better Start Parenting App," aimed at delivering parenting and home learning programmes as part of the best start development grant. This project falls under the industry category of IT services, including consulting, software development, internet, and support. Located within the region of Huddersfield, United Kingdom, the procurement was executed using a direct method below threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to CHARACTER COUNTS LTD on 15th March 2026, following the signing on 11th March 2026. The initial contract is set for a one-year period, with potential extensions up to 2030 if additional grant funding is achieved.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, and software development. SMEs, such as CHARACTER COUNTS LTD, have a distinct advantage in such procurements, especially with the specific expertise needed to deliver digital solutions for parenting and home learning initiatives. This contract underlines the importance of matching niche expertise with public sector needs, demonstrating how targeted capability can ensure a competitive edge in securing sub-central government contracts.

## Notice

A parenting app for the delivery of parenting and home learning programmes as set out in the best start development grant. The initial Contract is for one (1) year with the option to extend the contract to other areas of the borough if successful and the three (3) year grant funding is secured for future years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031233-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £128,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES |
| Locality | HUDDERSFIELD |
| Post town | Huddersfield |
| Postcode | HD1 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Kirklees |
| Electoral ward | Newsome |
| Westminster constituency | Huddersfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHARACTER COUNTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 07:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031233-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031233-2026
  7th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kirklees.gov.uk
- https://easypeasyapp.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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