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Bristol City Council - Library Strategy Phase 2

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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11 Feb 2026 at 12:35

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Bristol City Council's Library Strategy Phase 2 has reached the award stage, with a contract valued at £67,775. The buying organisation, Bristol City Council located at City Hall, College Green, Bristol, is focused on delivering library services classified under CPV code 92511000. The project will be executed in the South West region of the United Kingdom, over a contract period starting on the 11th of February 2026 and ending on the 31st of May 2026. The procurement method utilised was a direct award, which facilitates a swift contracting process, and the tender period concluded on the 6th of February 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) adept at providing library services or similar offerings, as evidenced by its suitability preference for SMEs. The procurement of such services offers the chance for SMEs to strengthen their portfolio by engaging with public sector clients. Businesses equipped to handle library service delivery or have expertise in public service frameworks should consider participating in such tenders for potential business growth and expansion within the public sector markets. Constellia Public Ltd, the awarded supplier for this contract, exemplifies how SMEs can successfully navigate and win public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bristol City Council - Library Strategy Phase 2

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice - Bristol City Council - Library Strategy Phase 2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4bf330a7-aec9-42e7-95e2-ec326cbe3931
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8859ad40-c4ac-483c-be7c-86f53420567f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£67,775 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,775 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2026 - 31 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jo Mealing
Contact Email
jo.mealing@bristol.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONSTELLIA PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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