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title: "Soft Market Testing: Bristol Retirement Living (BRL)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-71bf658b-d3b0-40ed-821f-a9384c3e8528"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-05-24"
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# Soft Market Testing: Bristol Retirement Living (BRL)

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71bf658b-d3b0-40ed-821f-a9384c3e8528

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## Summary

The Bristol City Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Soft Market Testing: Bristol Retirement Living (BRL)." This initiative aims to gather feedback on the potential development of an Extra Care Housing scheme at a site located in the South West of the United Kingdom. The engagement end date is set for 23rd February 2018, with a total estimated value of £15,450,000. Further details about the project can be accessed through documents published on Contracts Finder.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in construction and housing development, especially those with experience in Extra Care Housing projects. Potential bidders could include both developers looking to undertake the construction as well as operators interested in managing the completed facilities. Companies that are innovative and capable of contributing to market-led solutions are especially well-suited to compete for this project, which could significantly enhance their portfolio and market presence in the housing sector.

## Notice

The council is seeking feedback on the development potential of this site for an Extra Care Housing scheme which is market led. It is important to note that the council are looking for a developer for the ECH development, who may not necessarily be the care contractor, but could be owner/operator of the completed extra care housing development at this site. More information can be found at:- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c51b4e30-d63b-e711-80e1-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4145800c-1b74-4e74-97d4-f960e37cd2fb |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS3 9FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Bedminster |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol South |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 24 May 2017 at 12:48 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4145800c-1b74-4e74-97d4-f960e37cd2fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4145800c-1b74-4e74-97d4-f960e37cd2fb
  24th May 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c51b4e30-d63b-e711-80e1-005056b64545
- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

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