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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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29 Aug 2025 at 09:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for "Social Care or Education Placement" was conducted by Bristol City Council, a sub-central public authority in the United Kingdom, located in City Hall, College Green, Bristol. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically health and social work services, identified by the CPV code 85000000. The procurement method was direct and considered below threshold without competition, adhering to a light-touch regime. The process has reached the award and contract stage as of 29 August 2025, with the contract starting on 25 March 2025 and concluding on 25 March 2029. The total contract value is GBP 284,711.33, awarded to Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited, a large supplier based in London.

This tender presented opportunities for business growth, particularly for enterprises involved in delivering health and social care services. Businesses with strong capabilities in providing social care or educational placements could benefit from the stability and long-term nature of this contract. Firms that can navigate direct procurement procedures and light-touch regulations may find this contract especially advantageous, as the lack of competition could reduce barriers for eligible and capable suppliers. This contract is ideally suited for large-scale service providers like Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited, who have the experience and resources to fulfil such comprehensive service requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DN770205

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059021
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052338-2025
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
£284,711 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2025 - 25 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

BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE HOMES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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