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Agency Social Worker Contract

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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28 Aug 2025 at 08:40

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed the procurement process for an "Agency Social Worker Contract" focused on employing a social worker for children's services within the services sector. This contract covers the region of Bristol (UKK11) in the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a direct method without competition, as it was below the threshold for open tenders. The contract was awarded to NonStop Consulting Limited on 20th August 2025, with the service period running from 21st August to 21st November 2025. The total contract value is £52,800, with a gross amount of £40,000. The procurement process follows the legal basis "2023/54" under the UKPGA scheme, signifying adherence to applicable regulatory standards.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those that can provide qualified social workers. With Bristol City Council as the buyer, companies with experience in public sector contracts and a focus on children's services could potentially benefit from this contract. The procurement specifically invites SMEs involved in social services, offering them a chance to expand their portfolio and establish solid partnerships within the governmental framework. The successful invitation phased via direct procurement suggests that well-established, yet smaller scale, firms have a competitive edge in securing such contracts.

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Notice Title

Agency Social Worker Contract

Notice Description

Employment of a social worker in children services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058f04
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051783-2025
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2025 - 21 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.support@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

NONSTOP CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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