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AwardHealth and social work servicesCPV: 85000000

Three year licence agreement with Essential Parent for parenting app to be used by parents in Oldham

Oldham
ESSENTIAL PARENT
Published 15 Aug, 2025
Contract Value
Not specified
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Overview

Summary, notice description and lot information

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council involves a three-year licence agreement with Essential Parent Company Ltd for a parenting app designed for residents in Oldham. This contract falls under the health and social work services category, reflecting its focus on familial support, spanning from pregnancy to the age of 19, or 25 for those with additional needs. The procurement method chosen is a direct award, classified as below threshold without competition, with an investment of £66,000.

The contract period is set to commence on 26th August 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2028, following a scheduled signature by 25th August 2025. This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technology solutions for societal benefit, particularly those related to family support and social services. Companies like Essential Parent Company Ltd, which offer innovative applications, stand to benefit from these kinds of public service partnerships.

Smaller enterprises, especially SMEs that align with this industry, could leverage such contracts to gain valuable experience and reputation in the public sector, thus fostering substantial growth and development in their business operations.

Notice Description

This contract is to invest in the Essential Parent (EP) Family Hub App that has recently been developed with GMCA and the GM localities. The investment will allow Oldham to provide all parents with a free at the point of use app that supports families from pregnancy through to 19 years (or 25 years for young people with additional needs). The total cost of the 3-year licence is PS66,000.

Lot Information1 Lot
1Untitled Lot
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Procurement Classification

Notice type, method, and CPV codes

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058958
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Awardee Scale
Not specified
Current Stage
Award

Contract Values

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Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,200
Contracts Value
Not specified

The contract period is three years.

Key Dates

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Notice Status

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Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority

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OMB
OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Services
Contact Name
Not specified
OLDHAM
OL1 1HD
North West
England
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Awarded Supplier

Supplier who was awarded this contract

EP
ESSENTIAL PARENTAwarded
Not specified
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Number of Suppliers
1
Awards Value
£79,200

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Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
OCDS RecordID: ocds-h6vhtk-058958

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