Top suppliers
Top suppliers to Bristol City Council
Top-five suppliers hold 35% of contract value — a moderately competitive market.
Procurement categories
What Bristol City Council buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
5552000045210000853100007999000045450000713100008511000079620000853200008512000045230000452600007941000009310000301600009837000080340000851400007525000024950000Recent contracts
Latest Bristol City Council contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Whitehall Athletics Track Repair and Clean
BERNHARDS SPORTS SURFACES LIMITED · 2026-07-30
£43K
Demolition Works at Former Treetops Children's Centre Bristol
PENNYS GROUP LTD · 2026-07-27
£49K
Real Time Suicide Surveillance System (RTSS)
Softcat plc · 2026-07-23
£48K
Leaseholder - right to buy properties 2026-2027
ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED · 2026-07-23
£700K
Fine Art Heritage Assets Insurance 2026/2027
ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED · 2026-07-23
£215K
Higher Needs Floating Support 2026-29
Addiction Recovery Agency · 2026-07-22
£1.4M
Fine Art Heritage Assets Insurance 2026/2027
Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers Ltd · 2026-07-20
£215K
Leaseholder - right to buy properties 2026-2027
Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers Ltd · 2026-07-20
£700K
E23030 A38 S Metrobus Extension - Imperial Park Bus Stops
ETM Contractors Limited · 2026-07-17
£119K
Higher Needs Floating Support 2026-29
Addiction Recovery Agency · 2026-07-13
£1.4M
Small Residential Adaptations
Hudson Plumbing & Heating Services Ltd · 2026-07-10
£200K
Social Care and Education Placement
ELYSIUM HEALTHCARE LIMITED · 2026-07-09
Social Care and Education Placement
ELYSIUM HEALTHCARE LIMITED · 2026-07-09
Social Care and Education Placement
RISING STAR CARE SOLUTIONS LIMITED · 2026-07-09
Social Care and Education Placement
ORBIS EDUCATION AND CARE LIMITED · 2026-07-09
Social Care and Education Placement
RUSKIN MILL TRUST LIMITED · 2026-07-09
Social Care and Education Placement
SILVER LINING CONVERGENCE LTD · 2026-07-08
Social care and Education Placement
DISCOVERY EDUCATION EUROPE LIMITED · 2026-07-08
Social Care and Education Placement
DISCOVERY EDUCATION EUROPE LIMITED · 2026-07-08
Social Care and Education Placement
16 PLUS CARE SUPPORT SOLUTIONS LTD · 2026-07-08
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Open opportunities
Open Bristol City Council tenders
Tenders currently inviting bids. SMEs can respond via the official tender portal.
Energy Supply Demand Pool Manager
Deadline: 2026-08-25
Bristol City Council Furniture Supplies
Deadline: 2026-09-03
£2.8M
Special Guardianship Order (SGO) Therapy Approved Provider List 2026
Deadline: 2029-12-14
PEP/PH Bristol Care Services
Deadline: 2035-01-01
PEP/PH Bristol Primary Care Services
Deadline: 2035-03-31
Tier 2 Healthy Weight Management Service
Independent Financial Advice advice
Cold Water Mains Responsive Repairs and Maintenance 2025-9
£1.0M
Trailblazer Vouchers
£100K
Roofing Framework for Domestic Properties, 2026-2029.
£19.5M
Home Learning Citywide Support
£120K
Child Home Safety Equipment
£50K
Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) 2026
Soft Facilities Management - Soft market testing
£20.0M
Expression of Interest for BCC Energy Sleeving AUGUST 2025
£33.0M
Homelessness Pathways
£600K
Bristol City Council Parks Service - Groundworks & Play Principal Contractor
Childcare Development and Sustainability Service
£1.1M
Mortuary Consumables
£255K
Maintenance & Supply of Metrobus iPoints
Pipeline
Contracts expiring in the next 12 months
When these contracts end, Bristol City Council typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.
Regional Cycling Hub - Hard & Soft Landscaping - RIBA 4/Detailed Design
Expires: 2026-07-31
£69K
BSH/HRA Windows Framework
Expires: 2026-07-31
£4.0M
CSI/ASC Furnishing properties for the UK Resettlement Scheme and Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme
Expires: 2026-07-31
£1.5M
Bristol Regional Cycling Hub - Constellia - Cost Consultancy
Expires: 2026-07-31
£50K
Extended Detection & Response Service XDR/SOC
Expires: 2026-07-31
£258K
RES/IT - Si-Dem PCN Processing - Software & Hardware
Expires: 2026-07-31
£1.0M
BRCH - Modular Building
Expires: 2026-07-31
£115K
GR/CPS/3 x Full Business Cases for A37/A4018 CRSTS Project
Expires: 2026-07-31
£138K
Bristol Regional Cycle Hub: Car and Cycle Parking Facilities, Highway Access Junction and Utilities and Drainage.
Expires: 2026-07-31
£255K
Kerbside Strategy
Expires: 2026-07-31
£62K
104 Greystoke Avenue, 55 Staveley Crescent, 30 Lisburn Road Adaptation
Expires: 2026-08-01
£21K
129 & 131 Mancroft Avenue, Lawrence Weston, BS11 0HZ - Roof Replacement
Expires: 2026-08-01
£90K
Dive Inspection for Entrance Lock Gates in Bristol Harbour
Expires: 2026-08-07
£210K
Dive Inspection for Entrance Lock Gates in Bristol Harbour
Expires: 2026-08-07
£210K
G&R/HRA/Greville Housing Development Scheme
Expires: 2026-08-10
£6.8M
DN791451 - Brunswick Sq
Expires: 2026-08-17
£93K
G&R/HRA/ Leinster Avenue Housing Development Scheme
Expires: 2026-08-21
£22.3M
CSI/ED/SEND Placement - 1556924
Expires: 2026-08-21
£369K
G&R/HRA/41 St Bernards Road Adaptation
Expires: 2026-08-22
£158K
84 Barnstaple Road Adaptation
Expires: 2026-08-24
£126K
E25034 Downleaze Bus Stop
Expires: 2026-08-28
£45K
PEP/ED/INM Education Placement/328165
Expires: 2026-08-31
£296K
CIS/ED/INM Education Placement/770098
Expires: 2026-08-31
£90K
PEP/ED/INM Education Placement/270114
Expires: 2026-08-31
£110K
CIS/ED/INM Education Placement/1591500
Expires: 2026-08-31
£93K
CIS/ED/INM Education Placement/506767
Expires: 2026-08-31
£140K
CIS/ED/INM Education Placement/535502
Expires: 2026-08-31
£261K
PEP/ED/INM Education Placement/356330
Expires: 2026-08-31
£269K
CIS/ED/INM Education Placement/146973
Expires: 2026-08-31
£61K
CIS/ED/INM Education Placement/338685
Expires: 2026-08-31
£180K
CSI/ED/SEND Placement - 1565101
Expires: 2026-08-31
£362K
PEP/ED/INM Education Placement/ 520117
Expires: 2026-08-31
£198K
PEP/ED/INM Education Placement/901863
Expires: 2026-08-31
£418K
CIS/ED/INM Education Placement/242431
Expires: 2026-08-31
£147K
PEP/ED/INM Education Placement/296449
Expires: 2026-08-31
£178K
CIS/ED/INM Education Placement/769525
Expires: 2026-08-31
£90K
Active Bristol Strategy
Expires: 2026-08-31
£25K
ALP Full-time Block Contract 2025/26
Expires: 2026-08-31
£1.4M
CIS/ED/INM Education Placement/909387
Expires: 2026-08-31
£328K
PEP/ED/INM Education Placement/1582613
Expires: 2026-08-31
£167K
PEP/ED/INM Education Placement/1546785
Expires: 2026-08-31
£90K
PEP/ED/INM Education Placement/544962
Expires: 2026-08-31
£328K
PEP/ED/INM Education Placement/506682
Expires: 2026-08-31
£174K
CIS/ED/INM Education Placement/537532
Expires: 2026-08-31
£364K
PEP/ED/INM Education Placement/245818
Expires: 2026-08-31
£120K
CIS/ED/INM Education Placement/501088
Expires: 2026-08-31
£320K
CIS/ED/INM Education Placement/351463
Expires: 2026-08-31
£332K
PEP/ED/INM Education Placement/772793
Expires: 2026-08-31
£71K
CSI/ED/SEND Placement - 535157
Expires: 2026-08-31
£322K
PEP/ED/INM Education Placement/204725
Expires: 2026-08-31
£165K
Market analysis
Bidding into Bristol City Council — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
35%
Top-5 supplier share
89d
Avg response window
28d
Median response window
16mo
Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to Bristol City Council
How much does Bristol City Council spend on procurement?
Bristol City Council awarded 1,964 contracts totalling £1.4bn between 2023-07-31 and 2026-07-31, working with 987 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £1.2M.
Who are Bristol City Council's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to Bristol City Council by total award value are Compass Contract Services (UK) Limited trading as Restaurant Associates Venues, Lorne Stewart PLC, Stepnell Ltd. The top five suppliers together hold 35% of contract value.
What does Bristol City Council buy from suppliers?
Bristol City Council's procurement is concentrated in catering services, building construction work, social work services, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for Bristol City Council contracts?
Bristol City Council publishes open tenders on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. ENKII matches your business against live tenders, identifies certifications you'll need, and surfaces frameworks worth applying to. Free Readiness Score in 3 minutes.
What's the typical response window for Bristol City Council tenders?
Bristol City Council typically gives suppliers a median of 28 days to respond (average 89 days). Standard contract duration is around 16 months.
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Sources & methodology
How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-07-31
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