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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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09 Sep 2025 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed a public procurement process titled "Social Care or Education Placement", which falls under the services category specifically related to health and social work services. The procurement took place within the UK, with a specific focus on the UKK1 region. The procurement process was characterised by the direct method, below the threshold, without competition, as part of a light touch regime. Significant dates include the contract period starting on 10th March 2025 and ending on 31st August 2026. Bristol City Council, being the contracting authority and a sub-central government public authority, facilitated this tender process.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses within the health and social care industry, particularly those capable of providing educational placements or social care services. Despite not being open to competitive bidding, large businesses such as CYGNET HEALTH UK LIMITED, which acted as the supplier, have benefited. Companies looking to expand within the public services sector, especially in health and education niches, can consider similar opportunities offered by local councils like Bristol City Council. Such tenders allow businesses to establish meaningful partnerships with governmental bodies and strengthen their foothold in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DN767855

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05968e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054961-2025
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
£47,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 1-2 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

CYGNET HEALTH

Further Information

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