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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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29 Aug 2025 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed a public procurement process for a service contract titled "Social Care or Education Placement". This contract falls under the 'Health and social work services' industry category, and it is part of a direct procurement method, executed below the threshold without competition under a light-touch regime. The procurement was awarded on 17th April 2024, and the contract went into effect on 5th May 2025, extending until 5th May 2028. The location of the provisions is in the UKK1 region of the United Kingdom, with the primary buying organisation being a public authority of sub-central government level located at City Hall, College Green, Bristol.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social work services sector, especially those with expertise in providing tailored social care placements. Large businesses similar to New Century Care (Finchley) Ltd, which secured this contract, may find similar contracts advantageous for growth due to the recurring nature of demand in social care and education placements. Companies that can efficiently deliver high-quality services to public authorities could position themselves well for future opportunities, especially those capable of managing long-term service contracts. This engagement further highlights the potential for business expansion within targeted regional areas in the UK.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY0134

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0590a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052529-2025
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
£299,125 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 May 2025 - 5 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

NEW CENTURY CARE (FINCHLEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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