---
title: "Best Start in Life Services (Family Hub Network)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c723"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-09"
---

# Best Start in Life Services (Family Hub Network)

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c723

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Portsmouth City Council involved the development of the "Best Start in Life Services (Family Hub Network)", focusing on pre-school education services in the region of Portsmouth. This contract was at the 'award' stage as of 9th July 2026 and has been awarded to CONNORS TOY LIBRARIES. The service includes providing a Toy Library Service with play sessions, lending services, and support for vulnerable families across Portsmouth. The contract, valued at GBP 57,000, initiated on 7th July 2026 and will end on 31st March 2028. The procurement was conducted under a 'Below threshold - unknown' method, adhering to legal obligations detailed under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and family support services to expand their offerings by participating in community-focused projects. Companies with expertise in early childhood education, resource lending, and outreach services are best suited to compete. By engaging in such tenders, businesses not only strengthen their portfolio but also contribute to community welfare, especially targeting children and families with additional needs. The project allows them to establish a presence within the Portsmouth region and foster relationships with public authorities like Portsmouth City Council.

## Notice

Provision of a Best Start in Life Toy Library Service, including universal play and learning sessions, toy and book lending, Family Hub Network Site delivery, targeted outreach support for vulnerable families and children with emerging additional needs, and activities that promote child development, school readiness and family wellbeing across Portsmouth.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064540-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £57,000 |

## 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 | CONNORS TOY LIBRARIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80110000 - Pre-school education services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2026 at 09:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064540-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064540-2026
  9th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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