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Online Information and Support for School Governors

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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08 Apr 2026 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has awarded a contract for "Online Information and Support for School Governors" within the services sector. This procurement process is under the category of Software package and information systems, and has been successfully awarded to The Key Support. Located in the United Kingdom, the service is set to be utilised across multiple regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement process, marked by the initiation date of 1st April 2026, employs a limited method under below-threshold competition, indicating a targeted approach. The contract's initial term runs until 31st March 2028, with the possibility of a one-year extension, ensuring an extended period of engagement with a gross value of £79,200 and a signed date of 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in providing educational support services and software development. Large-scale enterprises like The Key Support, which have the capacity to deliver comprehensive online consultancy packages, would find themselves well-suited for such initiatives. The contract allows for the possibility of a renewal and includes metrics for performance, emphasising a stable and long-term partnership potential. Businesses adept at offering training, customer service support, and ensuring high system availability would be ideal contenders in similar future opportunities, making this contract a stepping stone for sustained growth within the public sector.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067e0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031968-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

72212219 - Miscellaneous networking software development services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 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
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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

THE KEY SUPPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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