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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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09 Sep 2025 at 14:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council, acting as the buying organisation, has awarded a contract titled "Social Care or Education Placement" within the health and social work services industry category. This procurement process took place in Bristol, United Kingdom, and followed a direct procurement method without competition due to being below the threshold. The award of the contract was completed on 9th September 2025, with the service delivery having commenced on 1st April 2025 and continuing until 31st March 2026. The contract was signed on 31st March 2025, with a gross value of GBP 372,821.43.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing health and social work services, particularly those specialising in social care or education placements. HEXAGON CARE SERVICES LIMITED, a large enterprise based in Preston, was the successful supplier, underscoring the opportunity for established businesses within the UK offering specialised services to engage with local government contracts. Businesses with capabilities in handling comprehensive care services are well-suited to compete for such opportunities to enhance their portfolio and gain a foothold in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1053

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0596ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055111-2025
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
£372,821 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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

HEXAGON CARE SERVICES

Further Information

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