Award

Drugs Safety Checking

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

12 Jun 2025 at 12:48

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed a direct award procurement process for the Drugs Safety Checking services, specifically awarded to The Loop Ltd. This procurement is classified under the Health Services industry category and falls within the services procurement category. The procurement method was limited due to its direct award procedure, implying that the contract was granted without a prior call for competition, as the nature of the services required continuity with the existing provider. The council, based in Bristol, UK (region UKK11), signed the contract on 29th May 2025 for the value of £60,000 GBP. The contract is now active under award ID DN774668.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with capabilities in drug safety and service provision. Although the contract did not involve competitive bidding, the procurement environment indicates a potential opening for businesses capable of offering innovative health services that may be considered in future procurements. Companies like The Loop Ltd, which meet the need for highly specialised services under similar circumstances, can see growth through such direct awards within local authorities or similar entities. Engaging with regional councils and understanding specific service requirements could position businesses well for future tender opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Drugs Safety Checking

Notice Description

Drugs Safety Checking. Direct Award to The Loop Ltd - for Bristol City Council

Lot Information

Lot 1

Drugs Safety Checking. Direct Award to The Loop Ltd - for Bristol City Council

Procurement Information

This is a Direct Award Process A under the Provider Selection Regime which can only be provided by the existing provider due to the nature of those services where: * There is an existing provider * The nature of the service means that there is no realistic alternative to the current provider * Direct award process A can be used in this instance as this is not a newly established service or a framework agreement as this is a contract renew.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0547ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031920-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms 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
TLK11 Bristol, City of
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE LOOP

Further Information

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