Planning

Trailblazer Vouchers

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 Feb 2026 at 09:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is currently in the planning stage of their upcoming procurement process titled "Trailblazer Vouchers," which falls under the "goods" industry category with a focus on presents and rewards. The contract involves the provision of Love2Shop Vouchers as part of the Bristol City Council's Trailblazer Programme. The procurement is not above the financial threshold, with an estimated gross value of £120,000. The procurement process is planned with a future notice expected by 1st April 2026. The contracting opportunity primarily targets suppliers in the Bristol area (UKK11), with contract period commencement on 1st June 2026 and conclusion on 31st May 2027. A preliminary market engagement notice has been published, with more detailed information available and a key date for market engagement due by 4th March 2026.

This procurement opportunity presents a growth avenue for businesses able to offer high-quality goods in the form of reward vouchers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) situated within Bristol or possessing operational capabilities in the UK region UKK11 are ideally suited to compete for this tender. The procurement method through preliminary engagement suggests a collaborative approach, allowing businesses to engage early and tailor their offerings to Bristol City Council's specific needs. This can serve as a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consumer rewards programmes to expand their portfolios and establish strong ties with local governance bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Trailblazer Vouchers

Notice Description

Provision of Love2Shop Vouchers as part of Bristol City Councils Trailblazer Programme

Planning Information

Full information on this opportunity can be found at the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ede968cb-650b-f111-813c-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0659c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015910-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

CPV Codes

18530000 - Presents and rewards

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20261 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
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
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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
TLK11 Bristol, City of
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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