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In-House Services Review

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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19 Dec 2025 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "In-House Services Review" was conducted by Bristol City Council in the South West of the United Kingdom, focusing on the business and management consultancy services industry. The process, initiated as a tender, has reached the award stage with the process concluding on 15th December 2025. Bristol City Council sought external analysis and recommendations linked to time-sensitive MTFP related activity for their in-house services which include Residential, Reablement, Meals on Wheels, Shared Lives, and Community Links centres. The procurement followed a direct award method, with a contract period starting on 22nd December 2025 and ending on 15th June 2026. The award was made active on 16th December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), which are well-suited to compete in this space. The successful bidder was Constellia Public Ltd, a company that aligns with an SME or VCSE profile, demonstrating the potential for similar businesses to engage in public sector opportunities like this and expand their service offerings. Providing consultancy and business management services to local governmental bodies such as Bristol City Council can establish a foothold in public sector procurement and lead to long-term partnerships.

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Notice Title

In-House Services Review

Notice Description

External analysis and recommendations linked to time sensitive MTFP related activity. The review of-in house services consists of Residential, Reablement, Meals on wheels, Shared Lives and Community Links centres.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a0dc8fa9-3073-4398-8894-734e5b939602
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7b3b7e7-7811-4953-be75-63e0d61d6373
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,816 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,102 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 15 Jun 2026 1-6 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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