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Home Learning Citywide Support

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2026 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Bristol City Council for the "Home Learning Citywide Support" project has reached the award stage, with a contract signed on 9th February 2026. Character Counts Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise from London, has been awarded the contract to provide app-based parenting programmes aimed at enhancing the home learning environment for children up to five years old. The procurement process followed a direct method, executed below the threshold without competition, and focuses on IT-related services. This award, valued at £138,500 (gross amount £166,200), covers services to be delivered across the UKK11 region over the three-year period ending on 10th February 2029.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, specifically those offering consulting, software development, internet services, and support. Enterprises with expertise in early childhood educational development through digital platforms can leverage this contract to expand their market presence by showcasing their innovative solutions. Given the direct approach without competition for this tender, enterprises already possessing capability in similar domains would be well-positioned to offer competitive insights for future projects of this nature, aligning with Bristol City Council's objectives for developmental improvements in early childhood learning environments.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067921
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029659-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£138,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 10 Feb 2029 3-4 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
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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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHARACTER COUNTS

Further Information

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