---
title: "Test project -Do not quote"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067c9c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-07"
---

# Test project -Do not quote

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067c9c

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## Summary

Gloucestershire County Council has initiated an open procurement process to secure child daycare services in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, under the project titled "Test project - Do not quote". This tender falls within the services industry category and is characterised by an open procedure for below threshold, meaning open competition is welcome. The enquiry period ends on 7th April 2026 at 16:30, with the tender period concluding on 8th April 2026 at 14:00. The contract value is estimated at £200,000 GBP and is open to electronic submissions, providing a special concession regime tailored for this service.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, to expand their presence in the public sector by offering daycare services. With an emphasis on quality and price within the award criteria, companies with a strong reputation in providing high-quality child care services will be particularly well-suited to compete. Consequently, this tender not only offers financial growth but also the chance to establish or further solidify partnerships with local government entities.

## Notice

Test project -Do not quote for child daycare services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031285-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312110 - Child daycare services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 08:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031285-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031285-2026
  7th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://eu.mu.ariba.com/uav/project/?token=27550c5a-c547-45ce-9b3d-f91d2cc666aa

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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