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Active Bristol Strategy

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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12 Jan 2026 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Active Bristol Strategy" was undertaken by Bristol City Council, focusing on the development of a new strategy for sport and physical activity services. The project's industry category falls under research and development services and related consultancy services, with the intended delivery region being England, United Kingdom. The process was conducted using an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 7th November 2025. The contract period is set from 1st December 2025 to 31st August 2026, and the status of the award is complete as of 12th January 2026. The contract was awarded to Constellia Ltd, a large-scale supplier.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in consultancy services related to sports and physical activity. It represents a lucrative chance for companies experienced in developing strategic frameworks to collaborate with prominent public sector organisations like Bristol City Council. Although the procurement does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs as suitable candidates, businesses with robust capabilities in research and development consultancy will find this project beneficial for strengthening their portfolios and expanding their networks within governmental circles.

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Notice Title

Active Bristol Strategy

Notice Description

To develop a new active Bristol strategy (sport and physical activity

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e40fbbb-d18e-496f-b396-62d330813817
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5619c6b-0945-4d10-bf26-3e8e22ea1484
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,540 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,540 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Luke Connolly
Contact Email
luke.connolly@bristol.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS3 9FS
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Bedminster
Westminster Constituency
Bristol South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONSTELLIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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