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title: "Parenting learning tool mobile application"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068aa1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-24"
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# Parenting learning tool mobile application

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068aa1

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council, located at PO Box 100, County Hall, Preston, United Kingdom, has recently awarded a contract for the development of a parenting learning tool mobile application. The application, aimed at enhancing early learning and development for young children, will offer personalised tips and activities for parents and carers. This procurement process was under the 'goods' category within the educational software industry. The contract was awarded to CHARACTER COUNTS LTD, and the procurement was conducted directly, below the threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 22 April 2026 and is set to commence on 1 May 2026, lasting until 30 April 2029, with potential renewal options available. The project will be concentrated within the UKD region, and the total contract value is £126,271.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in digital educational tools and mobile applications. Companies like CHARACTER COUNTS LTD, categorised as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), are highly equipped to leverage such opportunities to expand their market presence and contribute to public sector innovations. Businesses with expertise in developing secure and standalone digital services can thrive in similar tenders, especially those aiming to support early years' education and family wellbeing initiatives. With local authorities increasingly seeking innovative digital solutions, there's potential for growth in the educational software sector, particularly for companies that can deliver evidence-based, age-appropriate content efficiently.

## Notice

Provision of an evidence-based parenting learning mobile application that provides parents and carers of young children with personalised, age-appropriate tips and activities to support early learning and development at home. The app is designed to improve children's cognitive, language, social and emotional development by strengthening the home learning environment through simple, daily interactions. The solution is delivered as a secure, standalone digital service and is widely used by local authorities to support early years and family wellbeing priorities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037547-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £126,271 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 0LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48190000 - Educational software package

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 11:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037547-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037547-2026
  24th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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