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title: "Commissioning Support : Procurement Support: Critical friend"
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buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-03"
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# Commissioning Support : Procurement Support: Critical friend

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bdf22c79-874f-4be0-9283-a1c73dae5435

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has completed the procurement process for "Commissioning Support: Procurement Support: Critical friend," classified under recruitment services (CPV Code 79600000). The contract, valued at £50,000, will take place in South West United Kingdom. The procurement method utilized was a direct award, and the tender period ended on 28th February 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 30th June 2025. The award was made to Constellia Public Ltd, announced on 3rd April 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in recruitment services, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to grow their market presence. The direct award method can facilitate swift engagement and allow for a streamlined procurement process, making it ideal for companies looking to expand within the public sector. Organisations with expertise in providing high-quality procurement support services, acting as a 'critical friend,' stand a good chance of thriving in this contract environment.

## Notice

Commissioning Support : Procurement Support: Critical friend

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db5afd36-0021-4212-8b0d-f34c09201c9c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| 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 | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONSTELLIA PUBLIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2025 at 15:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db5afd36-0021-4212-8b0d-f34c09201c9c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db5afd36-0021-4212-8b0d-f34c09201c9c
  3rd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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