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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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09 Sep 2025 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Social Care or Education Placement" was conducted by Bristol City Council, a public authority within the sub-central government of the UK, located at City Hall, College Green in Bristol. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically health and social work services. The process is identified by the number DN773592 and was executed using a direct procurement method, which was below the threshold and without competition, as part of a light-touch regime. The contract, valued at £298,707 GBP, was signed on 31st August 2025 and remains active from 1st September 2025 until 31st August 2028. The tender process is marked as complete, with the award status active as of 9th September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of social care or educational services. Given the procurement method used, it particularly favours suppliers that are already well-positioned with Bristol City Council or similar public authorities. Large entities like ASPRIS CHILDREN'S SERVICES LIMITED, the selected supplier, who have the capacity to deliver health and social work services, are well-suited to participate in such direct procurement opportunities. Companies interested in securing future contracts might consider establishing a strong relationship with local councils and demonstrating their capability in delivering specialised services in the relevant sector. Businesses located in or near the UKK region, with an interest in expanding their service offerings in social care or education placements, should consider pursuing similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DN773592

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0596cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055065-2025
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
£298,707 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 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

ASPRIS CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Further Information

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