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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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05 Sep 2025 at 11:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Bristol City Council, is for a "Social Care or Education Placement" service. The procurement was conducted under a direct method, below the threshold without competition, and is categorised under health and social work services. This contract, awarded to QUALITY PROTECTS CHILDREN LTD, is part of a light-touch regime, with the contracting stage now complete. The key dates include a contract period from 18th June 2025 to 31st March 2026, with the contract having been signed on 15th June 2025. The service is to be delivered in the UKK1 region, representing the South West part of England, with the contract valued at £322,465 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector, particularly those specialising in providing care or educational placements. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and have experience in delivering such services will have a competitive edge. Although this specific procurement process was conducted without competition, understanding such opportunities can help businesses prepare for future tenders with similar requirements set by public authorities like Bristol City Council. The focus on social care services indicates a steady demand in this sector, providing a potential avenue for growth and expansion for businesses meeting these needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1309

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0594e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054268-2025
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
£322,465 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

QUALITY PROTECTS CHILDREN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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