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TwS Schools IT Remote Admin Software

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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13 Feb 2026 at 16:22

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of IT remote admin software to be utilised by Trading with Schools, impacting over 60 schools within Bristol. The tender titled "TwS Schools IT Remote Admin Software" falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, specifically for managing 3150 end points and additional end points during the year. This procurement process was initiated directly below the competitive threshold, with Datto Europe Limited selected as the supplier. The contract commenced on 4th April 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2029, substantiating a gross value of £60,000. The award phase has been completed, and the contract is currently active.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in IT software solutions and remote administration tools within the education sector. Businesses that have refined software capabilities for managing large-scale IT systems without unnecessary competition may find similar direct procurement methods appealing, creating pathways to collaborate with public authorities like sub-central government entities. Moreover, with the school environments continuously evolving technologically, enterprises capable of providing scalable and efficient IT solutions tailored to educational needs could leverage this contract as a precedent for future engagements and expansion within this niche.

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Notice Title

TwS Schools IT Remote Admin Software

Notice Description

The Service is essential for 3150 end points and additional end points that need to be licenced during the course of the year. This product is used by Trading with Schools to remotely manage PC's in over 60 schools.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065453
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013604-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
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
TwS Schools IT Remote Admin Software
Contact Email
farida.sheikh@bristol.gov.uk
Contact Phone
000

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

DATTO EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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