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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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15 Sep 2025 at 08:33

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Social Care or Education Placement." This procurement falls under the services industry category, focusing on health and social work services, with the primary location being within the region of UKK1 in the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was direct, specifically below threshold without competition, which aligns with the light-touch regime. The contract was awarded to New Chapters Support & Wellbeing Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), on 11th March 2025, and it covers a period from 13th March 2025 to 12th March 2029. With a total contract value of £178,092.89, the status of the award is active and recently documented on 15th September 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses operating within the health and social work services sector, particularly those capable of providing specialised care or education placements. SMEs similar to New Chapters Support & Wellbeing Ltd, which can offer tailored services within tight operational frameworks, are well-positioned to compete in such direct procurement processes. By aligning their offerings with Bristol City Council's requirements and adhering to light-touch regulations, businesses can enhance their growth potential and secure long-term contractual engagements with public authorities. This strengthens their credentials and supports a strategic entry into public sector markets.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DN768633

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0599ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056423-2025
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
£178,092 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2025 - 12 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

NEW CHAPTERS SUPPORT & WELLBEING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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