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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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09 Sep 2025 at 10:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Bristol City Council involved the awarding of a contract for Social Care or Education Placement, classified under health and social work services. This contract, identified as "DNYY1593," falls under the services category within the UKK1 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was executed using a direct method, specifically below the threshold and without competition, under the 'light touch' regime. Key dates include the contract period from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026, with the contract having been signed on 18th August 2025. The process is in the award stage and has been marked as complete, with an overall value of £462,852.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for large-scale service providers in the health and social care sector, like Novalis Trust, who have been selected as the supplier. Businesses focusing on social care or educational services deployment are ideally positioned to engage in such procurements. Opportunities arise from the demand for specialised services within the UK, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive support to public authorities at the sub-central government level. Engaging in such direct procurement processes, particularly those involving significant contracts like this, can lead to strategic partnerships and long-term growth for businesses in this field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1593

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059686
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054951-2025
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
£462,852 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 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

NOVALIS TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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