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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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02 Sep 2025 at 16:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a contract titled "Social Care or Education Placement" has been conducted by Bristol City Council, located in Bristol, United Kingdom. This falls under the industry category of health and social work services. The procurement was at the award stage as of 2nd September 2025, with a direct procurement method applied, described as "Below threshold - without competition". The contract period spans from 18th March 2025 to 18th March 2029. The procurement is part of a "light touch" regime and primarily relates to services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations involved in delivering social care or educational services, particularly those already providing such services or looking to expand their portfolio in these sectors. With a gross total contract value of £181,581.43, the opportunity was awarded to MHA (Methodist Homes), indicating opportunities for similar large-scale, well-established service providers in the United Kingdom. The focus on social care within the southwest region of the UK, specifically in areas like Bristol, suggests growth potential for businesses operating or willing to establish a presence in this locality.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DN768682

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0592a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053329-2025
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
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2025 - 18 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

MHA (METHODIST HOMES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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