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title: "London Borough of Sutton Council [BSIL] - HLE License, Training & Localisation 2026-2029"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ce2c"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON"
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# London Borough of Sutton Council [BSIL] - HLE License, Training & Localisation 2026-2029

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ce2c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contracting of services by the London Borough of Sutton involves the provision of the EasyPeasy Home Learning Environment platform. This initiative supports early child development through the council's "Best Start Family Hub" and includes a 3-year subscription to the EasyPeasy app, practitioner training, and localisation services. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, specified as below threshold without competition, and has reached the award stage with a contract value of £115,000 being activated from 1st April 2026 till 31st March 2029. The award, designated for the services sector, went to CHARACTER COUNTS LTD, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in London.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs involved in the education, IT consulting, and software development sectors or those specialising in local services support and training. Companies that can offer innovative digital solutions and practitioner training services will find this tender advantageous. The collaboration with governmental entities like the London Borough of Sutton further establishes credibility and can serve as a reference point for similar future projects, bolstering the winning firm's reputation and portfolio in public sector engagements.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of the EasyPeasy Home Learning Environment (HLE) platform, a digital service designed to support early child development through evidence-based home learning activities aiming to support the London Borough of Sutton's "Best Start Family Hub" offer. The contract includes the following three core components: Universal HLE License): A 3-year subscription to the EasyPeasy app. This provides families with access to an evidence-based programme proven to improve children's Good Level of Development (GLD). The service is delivered primarily in the home but will be used in conjunction with professional home visits and early years settings. Practitioner Training: Equips staff with the skills to incorporate EasyPeasy into lesson plans, health checks, and home visits. It includes a "train the trainer" cascade model to ensure sustainability across the local service ecosystem. Localisation Module: This includes integrating local practitioner content, signposting to Sutton's specific services, and providing co-branded promotional resources to drive uptake of the local Family Hub offer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067941-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £115,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON |
| Locality | SUTTON |
| Post town | Sutton |
| Postcode | SM1 1EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Sutton |
| Electoral ward | Sutton Central |
| Westminster constituency | Sutton and Cheam |
| 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
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2026 at 14:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067941-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067941-2026
  17th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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