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Planning

20 Jul 2026 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Rough Sleeping Navigators Service." This process, under the classification of housing and health and social work services, aims to support individuals with a history of rough sleeping by helping them navigate support systems and advocate for positive outcomes. The procurement stage involves a virtual supplier engagement event scheduled for 15th September 2026, from 10:30 to 11:30 am, to provide early information on the procurement requirements and approach. Interested participants should register by contacting joni.lloyd@bristol.gov.uk. Taking place in the UK region, this tender will cover services between 1st April 2027 and 31st March 2029, with an anticipated gross value of £621,402.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in housing and social support services to address complex needs and barriers. It is well-suited for organisations experienced in delivering integrated support systems and capable of managing multiple stakeholder engagements to assist vulnerable populations. Partnering with Bristol City Council could enhance a company's portfolio, extending their reach within the public sector and establishing them as key contributors to social care solutions. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in innovative navigation services and effective advocacy will find this tender particularly advantageous for growth and impact.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Rough Sleeping Navigators Service

Notice Description

The service will support people with a history of rough sleeping who experience multiple disadvantages and barriers to accessing accommodation and support services. The service will help them navigate the various systems and advocate for positive outcomes.

Planning Information

Bristol City Council wishes to invite providers to a virtual supplier engagement event on Tuesday 15th September 2026 from 10.30-11.30am. We recommend this event is attended by any prospective bidder. The purpose of the event is to engage with the market in advance of issuing a formal tender by providing early information and background to our requirements. We intend to discuss the scope of the procurement as well as providing an overview of the procurement approach. Time will be allotted for questions and answers. Please register to attend this information session by emailing: joni.lloyd@bristol.gov.uk The event will take place via MS Teams.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068088-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£517,835 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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