Planning

Home Learning Citywide Support

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

18 Dec 2025 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Bristol City Council involves a tender titled "Home Learning Citywide Support," focusing on the software package and information systems industry. The procurement is in the planning stage as of 18th December 2025, with key engagement activities scheduled to conclude by 8th January 2026. This procurement falls under the goods category with an estimated contract value of £144,000 gross and will cover the delivery region of UKK11, United Kingdom. The contract is intended to provide an app-based parenting programme to enhance the Home Learning Environment for parents and carers of young children. The council is currently seeking responses as part of a market engagement, with a formal tender notice expected by 1st February 2026, prior to the planned contract start date of 14th February 2026.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, that specialise in developing educational software applications and digital learning tools. The project's focus on improving home learning environments through innovative app-based solutions positions it as an attractive contract for tech firms looking to expand their reach in the educational technology sector. Businesses providing software package solutions and information systems targeted at early childhood education can benefit by aligning their expertise with this citywide programme, potentially leading to enhanced visibility and growth within the public sector procurement landscape. The long-term contract period extends until February 2029, providing sustained engagement and the opportunity for strategic partnerships with the Bristol City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Home Learning Citywide Support

Notice Description

The aim of the service is to provide an app-based parenting programme for parents and carers of children from birth to five that improves the Home Learning Environment (HLE) and developmental outcomes.

Planning Information

Information can be found within ProContract by following this link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2b753d4a-14dc-f011-813c-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f92a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084398-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Feb 2026 - 13 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLK11 Bristol, City of

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

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