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Section 117 Reviews

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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24 Apr 2026 at 08:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Section 117 Reviews" has been completed by Bristol City Council. This involves annual care reviews for service users under the Mental Health Act 1983 to ensure appropriate service packages. The tender relates to health and social work services within the South West region of the United Kingdom, with an awarded value of £83,200. The procurement method was categorised as 'Other,' and the contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will run until 30th September 2026. Businesses had until 30th March 2026 to tender, as the award was officially published on 24th April 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses within the health and social work sector, particularly those capable of conducting service user reviews and adjusting care packages. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited due to the suitability criteria specified. The contract was awarded to Liquid Personnel Ltd, indicating potential for similar companies to vie for future contracts by demonstrating their expertise in managing and reviewing commissioned care packages.

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Notice Title

Section 117 Reviews

Notice Description

Annual care reviews for service users who have commissioned care packages in place and are eligible for S117 aftercare under the Mental Health Act 1983. This ensures that care continues to be appropriate to meet needs and will involve reductions to packages where overprovisioning of support is identified.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c6b30f4-1924-41d9-a61b-3bbbed325d75
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/233c67b6-20ec-4c18-b40e-dd387e94d875
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£83,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIQUID PERSONNEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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