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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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29 Aug 2025 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council, a sub-central government authority situated in Bristol, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Social Care or Education Placement". The procurement falls within the category of health and social work services, under a special regime called "lightTouch", and was conducted without competition, directly awarding the contract to St Monica Trust, a large supplier based in Bristol. The procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 30 August 2024, and set to begin on 2 September 2024, lasting until 2 September 2028. The gross contract value is £181,581.43, and it pertains to services to be delivered in the UKK1 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sectors looking to expand into public procurement. Organisations that can provide comprehensive social care or educational services will find the structure of this contract advantageous, as it runs for four years. Although this particular contract was awarded without competitive tenders, it highlights the demand within this sector, suggesting potential future opportunities for companies with robust service delivery capabilities. Large enterprises with an established presence in these areas could benefit from seeking similar opportunities to enhance their portfolio and foster partnerships with public authorities like Bristol City Council.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DN770197

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059011
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052306-2025
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
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 2 Sep 2028 4-5 years
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.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

ST MONICA TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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