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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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11 Sep 2025 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council, a public authority within the sub-central government sector, has completed its procurement process titled "Social Care or Education Placement". This procurement, classified under the services category, focused on health and social work services and was awarded directly through a below-threshold, non-competitive method known as "light touch" procurement. The contract, valued at £336,472.09, was awarded to Bristol Housing & Support Ltd, a large-scale supplier. Located in the UKK region, specifically Bristol and Avon, the contract commenced on 15th April 2025 and runs until 31st March 2030. This tender was initiated during the award stage, and the award was formalised on 14th April 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those operating within the UKK region. Companies that can offer quality services in social care or education placements may find it beneficial to engage with similar procurement opportunities. Businesses that are well-established and able to fulfil the specific demands of high-stakes contracts despite limited competition might find this sector lucrative. Given the direct nature of this procurement method, enterprises with credible reputations and governmental connections are likely to thrive in such markets.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1033

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05987e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055767-2025
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
£336,472 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
14 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

BRISTOL HOUSING & SUPPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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