Planning

Child Home Safety Equipment

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

04 Nov 2025 at 14:33

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is initiating a public procurement process for a contract titled "Child Home Safety Equipment" under the planning stage. This procurement falls under the industry categories of community, social and personal services, health and social work services, and medical equipment. With a total estimated contract value of £60,000, the process is targeted towards securing safety equipment goods to be delivered within the UK. The Council is currently in the market engagement phase, seeking expressions of interest to gauge market response, with all expressions due by 24th November 2025. Following this, a formal notice is anticipated by 5th December 2025, leading into the procurement process's next stages.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses within the healthcare and safety equipment sectors, particularly those focusing on community and social services, to expand their portfolio by partnering with a reputable public authority. Suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, this contract encourages participation by a diverse range of suppliers, offering them the chance to engage in a long-term engagement anticipated to run from March 2026 to March 2031. Companies interested in growing their operations, especially those with capabilities in providing safety solutions, should consider this opportunity to liaise with Bristol City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Child Home Safety Equipment

Notice Description

This is an Expression of Interest. The Council wishes to test the level of market interest in this contract. The level of interest shown in this opportunity will enable the council to determine the most appropriate procurement route for this contract.

Planning Information

The Council wishes to test the level of market interest in this contract. The level of interest shown in this opportunity will enable the council to determine the most appropriate procurement route for this contract. Please find the opportunity advertised on ProContract under reference DN794113. Register your interest and complete the Expression of Interest form on the ITT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d9ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070883-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 16 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
luke.connolly@bristol.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Bedminster
Westminster Constituency
Bristol South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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