Soft Facilities Management - Soft market testing
Bristol City CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £20,000,000
Deadline
Not specified
Published
28 October 2025
Type
Not specified
Overview
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.
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Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
RUSKIN MILL TRUST LIMITED
£1m
total awarded
- 2
ASPRIS CHILDREN'S SERVICES LIMITED
£353,889
total awarded
- 3
PHOENIX LEARNING & CARE HOLDINGS LIMITED
- 4
Constellia Public Limited
10 contracts wonlatest 22 Jul 2026ends 31 Mar 2031£2m
total awarded
- 5
BLUE SKY FOSTERING LIMITED
£108,526
total awarded
RUSKIN MILL TRUST LIMITED is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Published
28 October 2025
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