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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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11 Sep 2025 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Bristol, has completed the procurement process for a "Social Care or Education Placement" contract. This procurement falls within the services category, specifically health and social work services, and operates under the light-touch regime. The procurement process was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition. The contract, awarded to St Monica Trust, a large-scale supplier, commenced on 10th April 2025 and will run until 9th April 2029, with a contract value of £233,182.86. The procurement stage has moved through to the contract stage, with all formalities finalised on 7th April 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunity for business growth, particularly for companies operating in the health and social care sectors. Firms that specialise in delivering social care, educational placements, or related health services may find such opportunities beneficial. While the current contract has been awarded, similar future opportunities may arise, thus offering avenues for businesses specialising in service provision for public sector entities. The direct procurement method suggests that similar contracts could be suited for businesses prepared for agile negotiation processes with local government authorities.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY0114

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05984f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055689-2025
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
£233,182 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2025 - 9 Apr 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

ST MONICA TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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