Planning

Childcare Development and Sustainability Service

  • Bristol City Council

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-038534

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-055bdc (view related notices)

Published 9 July 2025, 11:54am



Scope

Description

Recommissioning of Childcare Development and Sufficiency service to support Bristol's statutory duty to facilitate and support the local childcare market in order to ensure sufficient childcare for working parents/carers.

Total value (estimated)

  • £1,062,500 excluding VAT
  • £1,275,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 January 2026 to 31 March 2028
  • Possible extension to 31 March 2030
  • 4 years, 3 months

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

Contract locations

  • UKK11 - Bristol, City of

Engagement

Engagement deadline

14 July 2025

Engagement process description

Bristol City Council is looking to tender a contract to support its statutory duties under the Childcare Act 2006, related to sufficient childcare, starting in January 2026.

This event is your opportunity to find out more about the contract and hear from officers what it is we are looking for. Officers will be able to explain the practical steps you will need to take during the tender process and answer any questions

This is an online event. Please register/reserve your spot using the following link:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/childcare-development-sustainability-service-provider-event-tickets-1476545901539?aff=oddtdtcreator


Participation

Particular suitability

  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
  • Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

18 July 2025


Procedure

Special regime

Light touch


Contracting authority

Bristol City Council

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWXH-3837-PDTD

City Hall, College Green

Bristol

BS1 5TR

United Kingdom

Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government