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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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09 Sep 2025 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has successfully completed a procurement process titled "Social Care or Education Placement," which falls under the services industry category related to health and social work. The process culminated on 9th September 2025, with the contract already in the active stage, effective from 12th January 2025 to 11th January 2029. The procurement method used was direct procurement, below the threshold and without competition, classified under a light-touch regime. The services will be delivered in the UKK1 region, United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £219,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses interested in providing services in health and social care, particularly those capable of delivering social care or educational placements. The contract was awarded to Beaufort Grange, a large-scale supplier, indicating an opportunity for established organisations with the capacity to handle comprehensive service demands. Companies seeking to expand their footprint in sub-central government contracts within the UK might find similar procurement opportunities with Bristol City Council and can capitalise on the council's direct procurement practices for future prospects.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DN768615

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05966a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054909-2025
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
£219,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2025 - 11 Jan 2029 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
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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

BEAUFORT GRANGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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