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title: "External & Independent Challenge & QA"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-23"
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# External & Independent Challenge & QA

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44a92334-dbf4-4159-80c7-ece215481a6b

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## Summary

The procurement process for "External & Independent Challenge & QA" services was facilitated by Bristol City Council, aiming to deliver various school services including auditing across England. The process, in the award stage as of 23rd July 2025, concluded with a contract value of £23,000 GBP, awarded to Constellia Public Ltd. Key dates included the tender period ending on 1st June 2025 and the contract period spanning from 1st July 2025 to 30th April 2026. This direct award procurement aligns under the services category, emphasizing the urgency and specificity of the requirement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in quality assurance and auditing services within the educational sector. The nature of this contract, being a direct award, highlights an efficient procurement approach suitable for businesses ready to provide specialised services promptly. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality school services stand to gain by partnering with local authorities like Bristol City Council, thus expanding their reach and business profile within the public sector.

## Notice

External & Independent Challenge & QA services for Bristol City Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a310ef22-affd-4196-9027-49a876f33d8a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONSTELLIA PUBLIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 80410000 - Various school services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2025 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a310ef22-affd-4196-9027-49a876f33d8a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a310ef22-affd-4196-9027-49a876f33d8a
  23rd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

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