Scope
Reference
DN795216
Description
Bristol City Council (BCC) is seeking to define the most efficient and cost-effective method for its soft facilities management across its estate
The purpose of this engagement is to assess the market's capacity to meet Bristol City Council's facilities management needs, gather supplier insights, and inform future delivery strategies. The council is committed to delivering high-quality services while ensuring value for money and sustainability.
The ask of the market is to provide information across cleaning, security, pest control, cash and valuables in transit, and window cleaning services on the following aspects:
- Innovative practices
- Value Delivery in Contracts
- Pricing Models
- Market Capacity
- Resource Allocation
- Sustainability Practices
Further information around this soft market engagement can be found in the Soft Market Engagement form that is attached to the ProContract Project, a link can be found in this notice.
The deadline for submitting your Soft Market Engagement form is 12:00 on 6th November 2025.
Please note, the duration / value of the contract is still TBC. The information provided may change on the basis of market engagement.
Total value (estimated)
- £20,000,000 excluding VAT
- £24,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79710000 - Security services
- 90910000 - Cleaning services
- 90920000 - Facility related sanitation services
Contract locations
- UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Engagement
Engagement deadline
6 November 2025
Engagement process description
Bristol City Council is seeking engagement from the market by way of submitting a Soft Market Engagement form via ProContract.
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=bd3917a3-e6b3-f011-813a-005056b64545
The Council may choose to have 1 to 1 meetings where information submitted needs clarifying.
The Council does not commit to any route to market as a result of this market engagement process, and reserves the right to cancel the project in its entirety.
Contracting authority
Bristol City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWXH-3837-PDTD
City Hall, College Green
Bristol
BS1 5TR
United Kingdom
Email: tom.lynes@bristol.gov.uk
Website: http://www.bristol.gov.uk
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government