Award

Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

10 Sep 2025 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Social Care or Education Placement," falling under the services industry category, specifically health and social work services. The contract is located in the United Kingdom, covering the UKK1 region, with significant involvement from Bristol. This tender process was carried out through a direct procurement method, categorised under the "Below threshold - without competition" regime, and concluded in March 2025. The award of the contract was finalised on 17 March 2025, with the active contract running from 18 March 2025 until 18 March 2029.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those operating within the services sector, focusing on health and social work. Large-scale companies, similar to WESTIN CARE LIMITED, the awarded supplier, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The contract's direct procurement method highlights the potential for organisations to secure government contracts without extensive competition if they meet specific criteria. Businesses with capabilities in delivering social care or educational placements stand to benefit from such government contracts, which can lead to increased visibility and expansion opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DN770172

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05980a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055582-2025
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
£181,581 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2025 - 18 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

WESTIN CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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