AwardedAwarded 22 April 2026
Parenting learning tool mobile application
Lancashire County Council · Local authority
In brief
Lancashire County Council awarded IT and software work to Character Counts Ltd on 22 April 2026.
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What the notice says
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.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Character Counts Ltd (SME) | £126,271 | 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2029 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 037547-2026
About the buyer
Lancashire County CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
125Awards
73Suppliers it has used most for IT and software
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- Character Counts Ltd1 contract
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From notice 037547-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 24 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.