---
title: "Drugs Safety Checking"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0547ab"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-12"
---

# Drugs Safety Checking

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0547ab

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has completed a direct award procurement process for the Drugs Safety Checking services, specifically awarded to The Loop Ltd. This procurement is classified under the Health Services industry category and falls within the services procurement category. The procurement method was limited due to its direct award procedure, implying that the contract was granted without a prior call for competition, as the nature of the services required continuity with the existing provider. The council, based in Bristol, UK (region UKK11), signed the contract on 29th May 2025 for the value of £60,000 GBP. The contract is now active under award ID DN774668.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with capabilities in drug safety and service provision. Although the contract did not involve competitive bidding, the procurement environment indicates a potential opening for businesses capable of offering innovative health services that may be considered in future procurements. Companies like The Loop Ltd, which meet the need for highly specialised services under similar circumstances, can see growth through such direct awards within local authorities or similar entities. Engaging with regional councils and understanding specific service requirements could position businesses well for future tender opportunities.

## Notice

Drugs Safety Checking. Direct Award to The Loop Ltd - for Bristol City Council

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Drugs Safety Checking. Direct Award to The Loop Ltd - for Bristol City Council

### Procurement Information

This is a Direct Award Process A under the Provider Selection Regime which can only be provided by the existing provider due to the nature of those services where: * There is an existing provider * The nature of the service means that there is no realistic alternative to the current provider * Direct award process A can be used in this instance as this is not a newly established service or a framework agreement as this is a contract renew.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031920-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLK11 Bristol, City of |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE LOOP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2025 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031920-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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