Award

Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Sep 2025 at 08:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Bristol City Council contracting Craigdale Care Limited for the provision of social care or education placements. This contract falls under the health and social work services category and is set within the UKK1 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is being carried out using a "direct" method, specifically described as "Below threshold - without competition," which aligns with the light-touch regime. The contract was signed on 18 March 2025, and it is set to run from 20 March 2025 to 19 March 2029, with a total value of £220,877.14. The process has moved past the award stage, marked as complete, with completion noted on 15 September 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small to medium enterprises, particularly those in the health and social care sector, to engage with local government contracts without the need for extensive competition. Given that the contract was awarded to Craigdale Care Limited, an SME, the process underscores the potential for similar-sized businesses to secure sub-central government procurement opportunities, driving industry growth and development for specialised services in education and care placements.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DN770180

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0599f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056440-2025
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
£220,877 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2025 - 19 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

CRAIGDALE CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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