Award

Software Package for Recruitment Advertising - Schools' Education and Support Jobs

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jan 2026 at 12:22

Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 08:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Bristol City Council involved seeking a software package for recruitment advertising specifically tailored to schools' education and support jobs. This contract pertains to an industry category of education and training services and software package and information systems, targeting multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, and UKJ, among others. The procurement followed an open procedure, culminating in an award with ETEACH UK LIMITED, valued at £600,000, with the contract period starting on 1st April 2026 and potentially extending up to 31st March 2030. Key dates include the award notice publish date on 13th January 2026, with a future signature date scheduled for the end of February 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of recruitment advertising software, particularly those focusing on the education sector. Companies that offer comprehensive recruitment solutions, including managing teacher recruitment and facilitating a full recruitment service, are well-suited to compete in this space. With the emphasis on quality, price, and social value, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with innovative and adaptable software solutions can leverage this tender to enhance their market presence and drive business growth within the educational sector. The successful candidate can benefit from collaborating closely with Bristol City Council and its educational stakeholders over an extended contract period.

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Notice Title

Software Package for Recruitment Advertising - Schools' Education and Support Jobs

Notice Description

The Council, schools and settings are seeking a single recruitment advertising software Provider, specialising in the Education sector. The Provider will work with all parties, to whom Bristol City Council provide a professional educational online recruitment advertising solution, with flexibility ranging from advertisements, software to manage recruitment of teachers and full recruitment service to help schools find the best teachers and school support staff

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial contract is for 3 years with the possibility of extension of further 12 months subject to Council's decision

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ac4a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002619-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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
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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, 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

ETEACH

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002619-2026
    13th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063986-2025
    10th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
    The Council, schools and settings are seeking a single recruitment advertising software Provider, specialising in the Education sector. The Provider will work with all parties, to whom Bristol City Council provide a professional educational online recruitment advertising solution, with flexibility ranging from advertisements, software to manage recruitment of teachers and full recruitment service to help schools find the best teachers and school support staff. in order to access the documents relating to the tender , please register your interest by the link below https://procontract.due-north.com/Login

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