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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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27 Aug 2025 at 12:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has initiated the procurement process for a "Social Care or Education Placement" service under the legal framework identified as 2023/54. This procurement falls under the special regime of 'light touch', employing the 'direct' method without competition, as the contract value is below the threshold. The tender has been awarded and completed as of 27th August 2025. The procurement is within the health and social work services industry category and is located in the Bristol region (UKK11), United Kingdom. The contract period started on 7th March 2025 and is set to end on 6th March 2029, with Bamfield Lodge Ltd serving as the supplier.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the health and social care industry, particularly those offering specialised services in education or social care placements. Large-scale enterprises with capabilities in delivering such services directly could benefit from participating in future similar tenders. This procurement demonstrates an opportunity for businesses to engage with public authorities such as Bristol City Council, potentially enhancing their portfolio of government contracts without undergoing a competitive bidding process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DN768513

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058e97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051605-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£181,581 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2025 - 6 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.request@bristol.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAMFIELD LODGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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