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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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09 Sep 2025 at 11:15

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Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Social Care or Education Placement," which falls within the services industry category, specifically health and social work services. The contract, identified as DN768084, was awarded through a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition. The winning supplier is Inspirations Leicestershire Limited, a large business based in Leicester. The contract was signed on 11th March 2025 and is set to run from 12th March 2025 to 30th June 2025, with the associated services to be delivered within the UKK1 region of the United Kingdom. The main procurement stage is complete with an award value of £113,142.85.

This contract presents a potential opportunity for businesses specialising in social care and educational placements, particularly those with experience in health and social work services. While the contract has already been awarded, understanding the procurement methods and requirements used by Bristol City Council can help similar providers prepare for future tenders. Medium to large enterprises with capabilities in providing specialised services to local government bodies would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities, fostering business growth and building a strong portfolio in public sector services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DN768084

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059696
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054972-2025
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
£113,142 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 1-6 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

INSPIRATIONS LEICESTERSHIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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