Award

Childcare Development and Sustainability Service

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

14 Nov 2025 at 10:02

Award

01 Oct 2025 at 15:03

TenderUpdate

16 Jul 2025 at 14:57

Tender

16 Jul 2025 at 14:18

Planning

09 Jul 2025 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Bristol City Council focused on the "Childcare Development and Sustainability Service". This process falls under the Education and Training Services category, specifically aimed at ensuring sufficient childcare in Bristol, United Kingdom, within the UKK11 region. The procurement, already completed, followed an open procedure under a light-touch regime. Key dates included the tender's end on 18th August 2025, the award announcement on 1st October 2025, and the contract start on 1st January 2026, with a duration lasting until 31st March 2028, and potential extensions up to 2030.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in the education and training sector, specifically those capable of providing childcare development services. The process was designed to be inclusive, encouraging participation from SMEs and VCSEs, as indicated by the procurement method and the award of the contract to the Bristol Association for Neighbourhood Daycare Limited, an SME involved in the field. Businesses with expertise in educational services and development sustainability would have been well-positioned to compete in this process, especially those looking to expand their impact in local community services.

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Notice Title

Childcare Development and Sustainability Service

Notice Description

Recommissioning of Childcare Development and Sufficiency service to support Bristol's statutory duty to facilitate and support the local childcare market in order to ensure sufficient childcare for working parents/carers.

Planning Information

Bristol City Council is looking to tender a contract to support its statutory duties under the Childcare Act 2006, related to sufficient childcare, starting in January 2026. This event is your opportunity to find out more about the contract and hear from officers what it is we are looking for. Officers will be able to explain the practical steps you will need to take during the tender process and answer any questions This is an online event. Please register/reserve your spot using the following link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/childcare-development-sustainability-service-provider-event-tickets-1476545901539?aff=oddtdtcreator

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055bdc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073815-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,062,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,062,500 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,062,500 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,062,500 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.support@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

BRISTOL ASSOCIATION FOR NEIGHBOURHOOD DAYCARE

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