---
title: "Home Learning Citywide Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067921"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-31"
---

# Home Learning Citywide Support

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067921

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029659-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2026 - 10 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £138,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHARACTER COUNTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 12:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029659-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029659-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bristol.gov.uk
- https://easypeasyapp.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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