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title: "The Key"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-12-28"
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# The Key

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e621442-eec4-4264-832f-5d035b30bcbf

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## Summary

Bristol City Council is seeking to provide an annual subscription service titled "The Key," which offers online advice specifically aimed at School Governors, Head Teachers, and School Leaders. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, having concluded its tender period on 20th December 2017. The contract is valued at £38,000 and is categorized under subscription services within the education sector. The contract period extends from 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2019, with the award being officially published on 28th December 2017.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in educational services. Businesses with expertise in providing online advisory platforms or educational resources tailored for the school sector will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this procurement not only supports local educational institutions but also helps enhance the service offerings, thus driving growth and establishing a strong foothold within the public sector.

## Notice

This product is an annual subscription service for Schools which offers an online advice package tailored specifically to School Governors, Head Teachers and School Leaders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/734030cc-4ad6-4503-8081-24c2d9e5340f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,000 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE KEY SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 28 Dec 2017 at 15:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/734030cc-4ad6-4503-8081-24c2d9e5340f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/734030cc-4ad6-4503-8081-24c2d9e5340f
  28th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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