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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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10 Sep 2025 at 18:07

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has concluded a public procurement process titled "Social Care or Education Placement" within the services industry category, specifically focusing on health and social work services. The procurement did not involve competition as it was conducted under a "Below threshold - without competition" method, under the UK's light touch regime. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was awarded to HEXAGON CARE SERVICES LIMITED, a large-scale supplier based in Preston. The contract period is from 25th April 2025 to 31st March 2030, with a total contract value of £390,907.79. The services are to be delivered in the UKK1 region, enhancing the local delivery of social care and educational placements.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of social care or education services. Primarily suited for enterprises with expertise and capabilities in health and social work services, it highlights the potential for growth within the procurement framework, favouring large-scale service suppliers. The strategic partnership with Bristol City Council could pave the way for substantial business expansion, relations with public authorities, and reputational benefits in the UK market. Engaging in such contracts could also enable suppliers to demonstrate compliance with public sector requirements and achieve preferred supplier status.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1077

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059823
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055620-2025
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
£390,907 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 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

HEXAGON CARE SERVICES

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