Award

External & Independent Challenge & QA

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

23 Jul 2025 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "External & Independent Challenge & QA" services was facilitated by Bristol City Council, aiming to deliver various school services including auditing across England. The process, in the award stage as of 23rd July 2025, concluded with a contract value of £23,000 GBP, awarded to Constellia Public Ltd. Key dates included the tender period ending on 1st June 2025 and the contract period spanning from 1st July 2025 to 30th April 2026. This direct award procurement aligns under the services category, emphasizing the urgency and specificity of the requirement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in quality assurance and auditing services within the educational sector. The nature of this contract, being a direct award, highlights an efficient procurement approach suitable for businesses ready to provide specialised services promptly. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality school services stand to gain by partnering with local authorities like Bristol City Council, thus expanding their reach and business profile within the public sector.

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Notice Title

External & Independent Challenge & QA

Notice Description

External & Independent Challenge & QA services for Bristol City Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-44a92334-dbf4-4159-80c7-ece215481a6b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a310ef22-affd-4196-9027-49a876f33d8a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

80410000 - Various school services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Gabriel mcEvoy
Contact Email
gabriel.mcevoy@bristol.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONSTELLIA PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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