Award

Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

11 Sep 2025 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council successfully completed the procurement process for a "Social Care or Education Placement" under direct procurement without competition, classified as a light-touch regime. The process falls within the industry category of health and social work services, and it serves the Bristol area in the UK (region UKK1). The main procurement stage is the award, with a contract awarded to Horfield Lodge. The key dates to note are the contract signing date of 27th January 2025, commencing on the 28th of January 2025 and concluding on the 27th of January 2029, with a total contract value of £223,171.43, payable in GBP.

This contract presents a notable opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those focused on delivering education placements or social care services. Entities that can efficiently provide specialised services and manage operations in the Bristol area will find this contract beneficial for growth. Large enterprises, such as Horfield Lodge, which was awarded the contract, showcase how effectively competing for sub-central government tenders can lead to substantial business opportunities within public sector procurement frameworks.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DN768687

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0598e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055958-2025
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
£223,171 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2025 - 27 Jan 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.support@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

HORFIELD LODGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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