How we commission care, how to bid for upcoming tenders and how organisations can work with Adult Social care in Bristol.
Register with Procontract
We advertise all our tender opportunities using Procontract.
You'll need to register with them to receive alerts and respond to any opportunities.
We've put together information and a video on how to use ProContract and some pdf frequently asked questions (149 KB)
Tender opportunities
This section will be updated when there are opportunities to tender. Providers can also search for opportunities via ProContract.
The Single Adult Social Care Framework
We're developing a single framework for support services. The new framework is expected to open for tender in August 2023.
You can view commissioning plans for the services expected on the new single framework:
- Home Care recommissioning
- Residential and nursing care home recommissioning
- Community Support Services Recommissioning
- VCSE provision
- Extra Care Housing Recommissioning
Our support to providers
Provider forums
You can meet us and discuss any issues at our provider forums.
Email adultcommissioning@bristol.gov.uk for more information.
Market Intelligence
Our market position statement includes intelligence, information and analysis about the supply and demand of services.
Support with selling to the council
Our Procurement Team offer support for micro, small and medium businesses, social enterprises, voluntary and community organisations who want to sell to the council.
For information on our procurement policies, visit our Procurement rules and regulations page.
Our business support and advice pages have information from local organisations offering advice, coaching and mentoring for new and established businesses.
Tell people about your services
The Wellaware Directory is used by people who need care and support to search for local services, groups and agencies.