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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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29 Aug 2025 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Social Care or Education Placement" was conducted by Bristol City Council, a sub-central government public authority situated in Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of Health and social work services, specifically using a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold, without competition. The contract has been awarded and is in the 'complete' stage, with Dorchester Care Homes Limited serving as the supplier. The contract, running from 1st June 2024 to 1st May 2028, is valued at £185,923.70. The main procurement category is services, targeting the UKK1 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, especially those focusing on service provision. Companies seeking growth in these areas, possibly small to medium-sized enterprises or those with expertise in health and social work services, could greatly benefit from such engagements that involve long-term contracts and direct procurement methods. Additionally, businesses based in or willing to operate in the South West of England, where the contract services are required, would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY0133

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059052
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052407-2025
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
£185,923 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2024 - 1 May 2028 3-4 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

DORCHESTER CARE HOMES

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