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Award

06 May 2026 at 11:05

Award

09 Apr 2026 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has concluded a procurement process for "Managed Training Services" with the aim of supporting the learning and development needs of their workforce. The procurement falls under the education and training services category, with Premier People Solutions Ltd, trading as Premier Partnership, being awarded the contract. This contract, which operates under a selective procurement method as an award under an existing framework, covers the period from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029. The contract is valued at £720,000, with services to be delivered across the United Kingdom. The procurement is now in the contract award stage, having been signed on 5th May 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, especially those capable of delivering a diverse range of statutory, mandatory, and compliance training. Companies with a strong portfolio in tailored training solutions across various roles would find this an opportune contract to expand their presence in the public sector. SMEs like Premier Partnership, with experience in managing comprehensive learning solutions, demonstrate the potential for business growth in this sector through providing specialized and compliance-centric education services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Managed Training Services

Notice Description

The council aims to appoint a provider for Bristol City Council (BCC) to support the learning and development needs of our workforce. The MTSP must provide access to a supply list of training providers capable of meeting the diverse needs and requirements of our workforce, which spans a wide variety of roles. This supply list should include both specialist and non-specialist providers who can deliver statutory, mandatory, and compliance training.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f29
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041457-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

PREMIER PEOPLE SOLUTIONS LTD T/A PREMIER PARTNERSHIP

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