Award

Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Sep 2025 at 08:25

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process initiated by Bristol City Council, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, involves a contract for "Social Care or Education Placement". The procurement process belongs to the services industry category, specifically under health and social work services, and takes place within the South West UK region. The tender was completed using a direct procurement method, without competition, under a "light touch" regime and is below the threshold. Key dates include the contract signing on 6th March 2025 and its active period from 10th March 2025 to 10th March 2029. The award status is 'active', and it has been officially issued to Bristol Housing and Support as the supplier.

This tender offers business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in social care and educational services. Companies that specialise in providing health and social work services are well-suited to benefit from this contract, valued at approximately £249,000. The lack of competition in this procurement method may present advantages for businesses looking to enter or expand their presence in public sector service provision, especially in the South West UK region.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DN768520

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0599e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056419-2025
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
SME

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
£249,027 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

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

BRISTOL HOUSING AND SUPPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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