Tender

Online Information and Support for School Governors

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Oct 2025 at 12:47

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is overseeing a procurement process titled "Online Information and Support for School Governors," focusing on services related to software packages and IT consulting. This tender, operating under an open procurement method with a below-threshold open competition, targets the education sector across various regions in the United Kingdom. Important deadlines include an enquiry period ending on 6th November 2025 and a tender submission deadline by 13th November 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026, with a potential extension up to March 2029, emphasizing quality over price in its award criteria.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT consultancy and software development sectors, especially those capable of delivering high-quality support services tailored for school governance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) stand to benefit given the tender's suitability criteria. The contract offers sustainable growth potential through guaranteed annual income and the possibility of contract renewal, making it an attractive prospect for businesses seeking to expand their client base in the public education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online Information and Support for School Governors

Notice Description

The contract will be for the provision of support and data by an on line service/consultancy package tailored specifically for School Governorship. The contract will also support TwS/BCC Governor Development Service, HR and Legal Services by providing 12 free Key Accounts for Officers. The contract will provide income for TwS, by means of an annual contract management fee.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two years contract with 1 year extention available.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d27f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067833-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£66,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.support@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), 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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