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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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15 Sep 2025 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Social Care or Education Placement" was initiated by Bristol City Council, a public authority under the sub-central government classification in the United Kingdom. The contract, identified as DNYY1028, falls under the services industry category, specifically addressing health and social work services, with the location being the UKK1 region. This procurement, carried out via a direct method without competition, signifies a special regime "light touch" and has moved to the award and contract stage, having been completed and signed on 5th February 2025. The contract with Beaufort Grange, an SME supplier, is active from 5th February 2025 until 31st March 2029, with a total gross value of £237,261.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those in social care or educational placements. As the procurement is below the threshold and conducted without competition, SMEs experienced or aiming to establish in this sector may find significant growth potential due to reduced competitive pressure. Businesses located in or capable of operating within the UKK1 region will benefit most, especially those adept in handling contracts within the public sector frameworks and seeking to expand their portfolio in collaboration with local governments. This procurement not only contributes to the growth of service providers but also strengthens ties with regional governing bodies like Bristol City Council.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059a1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056502-2025
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
£237,261 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2025 - 31 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

BEAUFORT GRANGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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