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01 Jun 2026 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Bristol Futures" was conducted by Bristol City Council, aiming to procure consultancy services for the design and implementation of a comprehensive city-wide education strategy. This initiative addresses educational challenges linked to socio-economic deprivation. The contracting process falls under the industry category of Education and Training Services, with a specific focus on breaking barriers to educational attainment. The procurement followed an "open" procedure, which commenced with the tender period ending on 30 April 2026. The contract, valued at £34,961.50, was subsequently awarded to Constellia Public Limited on 30 April 2026, with the contract duration starting on 1 May 2026 and concluding on 30 September 2026. The services are to be rendered in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational consultancy services, particularly those capable of addressing complex socio-economic challenges. Organisations with experience in designing educational strategies and implementing systemic solutions to improve educational outcomes in deprived areas can find promising prospects here. Although this specific contract has been awarded, businesses in the education consultancy sector might look to engage in future related opportunities with Bristol City Council or similar public entities, helping expand their service offerings and contribute to impactful educational transformations.

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Notice Title

Bristol Futures

Notice Description

To provide consultancy expertise on the design and implementation of a city wide education strategy that aims to break the link between deprivation and low educational attainment. We are recruiting for a permanent lead and this contract will fill the role in the meantime.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8be4346b-33de-4923-b642-6a5d9706cfc1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd6f4995-eb20-400a-a188-2d5c406746b2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,961 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,961 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS3 9FS
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
Bedminster
Westminster Constituency
Bristol South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONSTELLIA PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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