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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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05 Sep 2025 at 09:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Bristol City Council involved a contract titled "Social Care or Education Placement," classified under the services category specifically focusing on health and social work services. The process is now at the award stage with Bond Care (London) Limited as the supplier. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, classified as below threshold without competition, and falls under the special light touch regime. The contract, valued at £431,365, commenced on 26th May 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2030. This contract is aimed at the UKK1 region, which includes areas within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with a strong presence in the educational or social care sectors. Such contracts allow businesses to consolidate their presence within public sector procurement, especially for providers looking to expand in the South West region. Larger scale entities or those with proven expertise in managing substantial contracts in similar fields would be well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities, given their capacity to deliver comprehensive services consistent with public authority requirements.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1208

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0594bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054191-2025
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
£431,365 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
25 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 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

BOND CARE (LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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