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Grammarly Business Enterprise Licences

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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27 Jan 2026 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has recently concluded a public procurement process for the acquisition of 100 Grammarly Business Enterprise Licences. This contract falls under the services category, specifically subscription services, and is relevant to businesses within the UK, particularly in the region of the UKK. The contract was awarded on 16th October 2025 and takes effect from 11th November 2025, running through to 10th November 2026, with a possible extension to 2027 if required. The procurement method was direct and below threshold, executed without competition, as stipulated under UK legislation 2023/54. Grammarly Inc, a large-scale supplier from the United States, has been selected as the supplier for this contract.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in digital subscription services, especially those capable of providing enterprise-level solutions and support. Companies with existing expertise in deploying and managing software licences on a large scale, and those offering ancillary support services, would be well-suited to engage in similar opportunities. Additionally, businesses looking to expand their geographical footprint, especially those based in the UK or eyeing market presence in Bristol, might find similar contracts beneficial for business growth and networking with public authorities like Bristol City Council.

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Notice Title

Grammarly Business Enterprise Licences

Notice Description

Grammarly Business Enterprise Licences - 100 Users

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060fe7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007190-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,288 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 10 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRAMMARLY

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