Scope
Reference
DN782039
Description
To provide additional support and training to early years providers working with children displaying social communication difficulties.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £150,000 excluding VAT
- £180,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
24 September 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
30 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026
- Possible extension to 30 September 2027
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
12 month extension option 1st October 2026-30th September 2027
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 80500000 - Training services
Contract locations
- UKD74 - Wirral
Information about tenders
- 9 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 6 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 6 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 5 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
KOALA NORTH WEST LTD
- Companies House: 07314767
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDTQ-3689-VGXH
Woodchurch Lane
Birkenhead
CH42 9PH
United Kingdom
Email: admin@koalanw.co.uk
Website: https://koalanw.co.uk/
Region: UKD74 - Wirral
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Wirral Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBCP-8675-BHWT
Town Hall, Brighton Street
Wallasey
CH44 8ED
United Kingdom
Region: UKD74 - Wirral
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government