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Bristol City Council
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Total contracts
2,886
Known spend
£17bn
1901 disclosed
Average value
£9m
Per contract
Active suppliers
10
Last 5 years
Top suppliers
Last 5 years- 1
Aspris Children's Services Limited
30 winslatest 24 Sept 2026£752,165
- 2
Ruskin Mill Trust
22 winslatest 30 Sept 2026£1m
- 3
ROSEDALE HOUSE RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME LIMITED
- 4
Methodist Homes
19 winslatest 16 Mar 2026 - 5
PHOENIX LEARNING & CARE HOLDINGS LIMITED
- 6
The Granville Care Home Ltd
17 winslatest 24 Oct 2025 - 7
BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE HOMES LIMITED
- 8
Riversway Care Ltd
13 winslatest 26 Feb 2026 - 9
Outcomes First Group Holdings Limited
13 winslatest 11 Nov 2025 - 10
HARBOUR HEALTHCARE (NORTH) LTD
13 winslatest 16 Mar 2026
What they buy
By CPV categoryHealth & social workCPV 85
453 contracts · £2bn
Construction worksCPV 45
331 contracts · £946m
Education & trainingCPV 80
157 contracts · £73m
SoftwareCPV 48
128 contracts · £47m
Architectural & engineeringCPV 71
106 contracts · £46m
Business servicesCPV 79
89 contracts · £80m
IT servicesCPV 72
73 contracts · £38m
Repair & maintenanceCPV 50
46 contracts · £93m
Renewal radar
Awarded contracts predicted to come up for re-tender in the next 18 months
- Window servicing to 4 high rise blocks - Francombe, Waring, Underdown and Longlands
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (6 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Dec 2026).
Dec 2026
40% confident
- BCC Website Maintenance and Support
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (23 months from contract start date → renewal expected by May 2027).
May 2027
40% confident
- Broadlands Children's Home - Architectural Services
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (11 months from contract start date → renewal expected by May 2027).
May 2027
40% confident
- Bristol City Council ICT Hardware Rolling Refresh
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (11 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Jun 2027).
Jun 2027
40% confident
Tender activity
Notices published per month — last 24 months
All contracts (2886)
Education social care placement
Education Social Care Placement - DNYY3477
Placement - 778873
Childcare placement - 778873
Pre patching 2026 scotland lane
Carriageway pre-patching repairs, to include excavation, reinstatement, road markings and kerb installation. Award via Lot 5 of BCC Highways Asset Management and Civils Framework.
Expression of interest (EOI): soft block contract for independent fostering
Expression of Interest (EOI) Bristol City Council wishes to test the level of market interest in providing a service o increase the sufficiency of foster carers for our children in
Expression of interest (EOI): soft block contract for independent fostering
Expression of Interest (EOI)Bristol City Council wishes to test the level of market interest in providing a service o increase the sufficiency of foster carers for our children in
Children affected by parental offending
Bristol City Council wishes to test the level of market interest in this contract. The contract would be for a single supplier to deliver three services; 1. Training for profession
Review effective usage of system C's social care system
This contract is for an independent review of how System C’s Social Care System is being used. The buyer wants a clear assessment of effectiveness, user experience and compliance with social care standards. It is aimed at organisations that have experience evaluating health and social care IT systems.
Pre-patching 2026 (east)
This contract is for pre‑patching repairs on carriageways, involving excavation or cold milling to a depth of 100 mm, laying a 60 mm binder course and a 45 mm surface course, and reinstating road markings where needed. It will be awarded through Lot 5 of the BCC Highways Asset Management and Civils Framework.
Mendip toilet hire
Provision of portable toilet facilities and associated servicing for various meanwhile vehicle dweller sites across Bristol to support the ongoing delivery of essential sanitation
Children's social care subject access request (SAR) redaction
To provide support with redaction in relation to complex Social Care Subject Access Requests.
Henbury court school refurbishment
Refurbishment of an existing area within Henbury Court Academy to deliver 30 additional SEND school places.
Minor highways works - maintenance of traffic free paths (cycleways
To appoint a provider for scheduled maintenance of 12 Traffic free Pedestrian and Cycle Routes across Bristol. These routes require regular vegetation management, cleansing, obstru
Watercourse maintenance
Appointment of a provider for Watercourse and associated structures maintenance contract to enable the continuation of the ongoing maintenance of watercourses and associated struct
Solace - leadership development and executive coaching
Solace - leadership development and executive coaching DN828690
Externally funded drawing of henry ulusiboo
Purchase a piece of art - Drawing of Henry Ulusiboo
Rough sleeping prevention service
To prevent or minimise rough sleeping for people who are new to, or at imminent risk of rough sleeping on the streets in Bristol. To provide support to secure sustainable accommoda
Lot 5: highways civil engineering works up to £499,999 (excluding VAT)
This contract is for civil engineering work on the Oldbury Court Road / Symington Road junction, specifically footway construction and visibility improvements, valued up to £499,999 and awarded under the BCC Highways Asset Management and Civils Framework.
Lot 5: highways civil engineering works up to £499,999 (excluding VAT)
Award via Lot 5 of BCC Highways Asset Management and Civils Framework 2025-2029.
Vehicle and plant accident repairs
This contract is for a supplier to carry out repair work on vehicles and plant equipment that have been involved in accidents. It is aimed at companies that can provide timely, safe and cost‑effective accident repair services.
Vehicle and plant accident repairs
Bristol City Councils Fleet Services Team currently seek an accident and repair service for all BCC fleet and hire vehicles and plant. Vehicles up to 10 Tonne (incl. Horticulture E