Planning

Run Bristol

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 13:49

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is planning a procurement process titled "Run Bristol," focused on recreational, cultural, and sporting services, specifically the delivery of 10k and Half Marathon mass participation running events. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a formal tender expected to be noticed by 1st January 2027. The contract period is set from 10th February 2027 to 10th January 2030, indicating a long-term engagement opportunity. The procurement method is an open procedure, ensuring wide participation and competition. The contract's total estimated value is set at £3,730,000, with procurement activities to take place within the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in organising large-scale sporting events. Companies with expertise in event management, logistics, and community engagement will find this contract particularly relevant. The open procedure allows all qualified businesses to participate, encouraging competitive tenders and promoting growth opportunities within the industry. With the value being significant, successful bidders can leverage this project to enhance their credibility and market positioning in both the public and private sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Run Bristol

Notice Description

Run Bristol (Delivery of 10k and Half Marathon mass participation running events)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069da6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046470-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,730,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 20278 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Feb 2027 - 10 Jan 2030 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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