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25 Jun 2026 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Bristol City Council, pertained to an "Employee Salary Sacrifice Scheme (Green Car/Bike)" focusing on transport services within the UK. This tender was classified under the CPV code for transport services, excluding waste transport. It operated under a concession contract model, designed to generate savings through a salary sacrifice approach. The procurement notably involved a direct award as part of the CCS Employee Benefits and Services Agreement, permitting a limited procurement method without a prior call for competition. The procurement was concluded successfully, with the contract awarded to Edenred (UK Group) Ltd on 19th June 2026. The contract, valued at £400,000, represents Bristol City Council’s commitment to innovative, eco-friendly employee benefits.

This tender opens prospects for businesses specialising in sustainable transport solutions, particularly those with experience in managing employee benefit schemes. Given the focus on salary sacrifice models and transport services, companies that offer green vehicles or infrastructure related to eco-friendly transportation would find opportunities for growth through similar contracts. As the procurement exemplifies a concession contract framework, businesses with capacity to leverage such opportunities and focus on providing measurable social value along with cost-efficiency will have a competitive edge. SMEs in the green technology or employee benefits sectors could particularly benefit by aligning their services with the requirements of regional authorities like Bristol City Council.

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Notice Title

Employee Salary Sacrifice Scheme (Green Car/Bike)

Notice Description

This is an employee benefit scheme that enables participating employees and the Council to achieve savings through a salary sacrifice arrangement. It also enables colleagues who may or may not live in the City and who may or may not need to use a car for business purposes to access "green" cars. This is a concession contract, which generates a net saving to BCC.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The proposed procurement route to market for this project was a direct award from an external framework CCS Employee Benefits and Services Agreement ID RM6273 Lot 1 - Managed Service. A Direct Award is permissible and is the only viable route to market within the current time constraints ensuring continuity of service while a longer term procurement can be planned.

Procurement Information

Below the concession threshold requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059913-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDENRED (UK GROUP

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