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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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15 Sep 2025 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed a direct procurement process for a "Social Care or Education Placement" contract under the legal framework ID 2023/54. This tender falls within the services category, specifically targeting health and social work services, and is classified under the "lightTouch" special regime. The location of services is in the UKK1 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process did not involve competition as it was conducted below the threshold. The relevant contract was signed on 19th March 2025 and will remain active until 19th March 2029, with a total contract value of £265,902 GBP.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses within the health and social work services sector, especially for SMEs like Medicare Support & Housing Ltd, which has been awarded the contract. Engaging in such tenders allows businesses to establish partnerships with local authorities such as Bristol City Council and expand their portfolio in public sector projects. Enterprises focused on services catering to social care, particularly those capable of managing education placements or related services, would find this kind of contract highly beneficial for growth and increased market presence in regional public procurement activities.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DN770193

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0599f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056446-2025
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
£265,902 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

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

MEDICARE SUPPORT & HOUSING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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