--- title: "Soft Facilities Management - Soft market testing" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d502" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d502" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d502.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d502.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-10-28" --- # Soft Facilities Management - Soft market testing Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d502 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d502) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d502.json) ## Summary Bristol City Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Soft Facilities Management - Soft market testing," focusing on service delivery across cleaning, security, and sanitation. This pre-tender activity is aimed at examining the current market's capacity to meet the Council's facilities management needs through a soft market engagement. Interested parties are encouraged to submit a Soft Market Engagement form before the deadline on 6th November 2025 to be considered for potential future procurement opportunities. The procurement value is estimated at £20,000,000 to £24,000,000, and services will be required mainly in the Bristol area, under the UKK11 region. The contract is expected to commence on 1st July 2026 and run until the end of June 2030. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in facilities management, particularly those offering innovative practices, sustainable solutions, and competitive pricing models. Companies with capabilities in cleaning, security services, and facility sanitation are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this soft market testing can enable businesses to demonstrate their expertise, align their services with public sector demands, and position themselves for future government contracts with Bristol City Council. Participating in such engagements can also provide valuable insights into upcoming trends and requirements, aiding in strategic growth and competitive advantage in the public service sector. ## Notice Bristol City Council (BCC) is seeking to define the most efficient and cost-effective method for its soft facilities management across its estate The purpose of this engagement is to assess the market's capacity to meet Bristol City Council's facilities management needs, gather supplier insights, and inform future delivery strategies. The council is committed to delivering high-quality services while ensuring value for money and sustainability. The ask of the market is to provide information across cleaning, security, pest control, cash and valuables in transit, and window cleaning services on the following aspects: - Innovative practices - Value Delivery in Contracts - Pricing Models - Market Capacity - Resource Allocation - Sustainability Practices Further information around this soft market engagement can be found in the Soft Market Engagement form that is attached to the ProContract Project, a link can be found in this notice. The deadline for submitting your Soft Market Engagement form is 12:00 on 6th November 2025. Please note, the duration / value of the contract is still TBC. The information provided may change on the basis of market engagement. ### Planning Information Bristol City Council is seeking engagement from the market by way of submitting a Soft Market Engagement form via ProContract. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=bd3917a3-e6b3-f011-813a-005056b64545 The Council may choose to have 1 to 1 meetings where information submitted needs clarifying. The Council does not commit to any route to market as a result of this market engagement process, and reserves the right to cancel the project in its entirety. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068868-2025 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Nov 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLK11 Bristol, City of | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 79710000 - Security services - 90910000 - Cleaning services - 90920000 - Facility related sanitation services ## Release History - 28 Oct 2025 at 11:16 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068868-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068868-2025 28th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.bristol.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=bd3917a3-e6b3-f011-813a-005056b64545 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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