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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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15 Sep 2025 at 10:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Social Care or Education Placement" has been completed by Bristol City Council, a sub-central government public authority located at City Hall, College Green, Bristol. This tender falls within the health and social work services industry category and is related to services in the UKK1 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted directly, below the threshold, without competition under the "lightTouch" regime. The tendering process reached the Award stage, with the contract starting on 10th April 2025 and scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2026. The total contract value is £474,056.45, with the contract being signed on 8th April 2025.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in health and social work services to engage with public sector projects. The direct award to "Brighter Futures" as the supplier highlights potential for businesses that can efficiently deliver specialised services within specified categories. Companies experienced in providing tailored social care or educational placements and those with the capability to scale operations in the health and social sectors would be well-positioned to compete in similar opportunities. This contract, valued at nearly half a million pounds, represents a significant growth potential for the contracted supplier, offering visibility and credibility in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY0104

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059a1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056494-2025
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
£474,056 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

BRIGHTER FUTURES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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