--- title: "Childcare Development and Sustainability Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055bdc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055bdc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055bdc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055bdc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-11-14" --- # Childcare Development and Sustainability Service Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055bdc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055bdc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055bdc.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by Bristol City Council focused on the "Childcare Development and Sustainability Service". This process falls under the Education and Training Services category, specifically aimed at ensuring sufficient childcare in Bristol, United Kingdom, within the UKK11 region. The procurement, already completed, followed an open procedure under a light-touch regime. Key dates included the tender's end on 18th August 2025, the award announcement on 1st October 2025, and the contract start on 1st January 2026, with a duration lasting until 31st March 2028, and potential extensions up to 2030. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in the education and training sector, specifically those capable of providing childcare development services. The process was designed to be inclusive, encouraging participation from SMEs and VCSEs, as indicated by the procurement method and the award of the contract to the Bristol Association for Neighbourhood Daycare Limited, an SME involved in the field. Businesses with expertise in educational services and development sustainability would have been well-positioned to compete in this process, especially those looking to expand their impact in local community services. ## Notice Recommissioning of Childcare Development and Sufficiency service to support Bristol's statutory duty to facilitate and support the local childcare market in order to ensure sufficient childcare for working parents/carers. ### Planning Information Bristol City Council is looking to tender a contract to support its statutory duties under the Childcare Act 2006, related to sufficient childcare, starting in January 2026. This event is your opportunity to find out more about the contract and hear from officers what it is we are looking for. Officers will be able to explain the practical steps you will need to take during the tender process and answer any questions This is an online event. Please register/reserve your spot using the following link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/childcare-development-sustainability-service-provider-event-tickets-1476545901539?aff=oddtdtcreator ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073815-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | 18 Jul 2025 | | Award date | 30 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,062,500 | | Lots value | £1,062,500 | | Awards value | £1,062,500 | | Contracts value | £1,062,500 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | 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 | BRISTOL ASSOCIATION FOR NEIGHBOURHOOD DAYCARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 14 Nov 2025 at 10:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073815-2025 - 1 Oct 2025 at 15:03 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061446-2025 - 16 Jul 2025 at 14:57 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040621-2025 - 16 Jul 2025 at 14:18 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040584-2025 - 9 Jul 2025 at 10:54 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038534-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073815-2025 14th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061446-2025 1st October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040621-2025 16th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040584-2025 16th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038534-2025 9th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=15d6ca46-8661-f011-813a-005056b64545 ## Notice URLs - http://www.bandltd.org.uk - http://www.bristol.gov.uk - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/childcare-development-sustainability-service-provider-event-tickets-1476545901539?aff=oddtdtcreator - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055bdc. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055bdc.json.