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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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10 Sep 2025 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council recently concluded a public procurement process for a "Social Care or Education Placement" project, falling under the services industry category. This procurement was conducted via a direct method, classified as "Below threshold - without competition," and followed a light-touch regime. The procurement was formalised with an award to Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited, effectively starting on 13th March 2025 and set to conclude on 12th March 2029. While the procurement process is complete, the contract remains active. Key details, such as the main procurement category being health and social work services, were emphasised, with operations centred in the UKK1 region of the United Kingdom.

This contract represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in care home operations or educational placements, to explore potential partnerships for future similar contracts. Companies capable of delivering specialised care services that align with public sector requirements would be especially well-positioned to take advantage of such opportunities. The project also indicates that Bristol City Council values the efficiency and effectiveness of services delivered without competition, suggesting a trusted pool of experienced providers will benefit from future engagement.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DN768642

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0597ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055567-2025
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
£312,857 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2025 - 12 Mar 2029 4-5 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.request@bristol.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE HOMES

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