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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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15 Sep 2025 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed a tender process for a Social Care or Education Placement service, aimed under the procurement reference DNYY1071. This procurement process falls under the 'services' category of the health and social work services industry. The procurement was conducted using a direct method without competition, classified as a below-threshold light-touch regime. It was awarded to Riversway Care Ltd. The contract started on 28th April 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2030, carrying a total value of £316,058. The procurement is categorised as 'public authority-sub-central government' and predominantly concerns the Bristol area, within the UKK1 region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in health and social care services, particularly those with experience in educational placements and social care provisions. The nature of the direct procurement method offers an advantage to businesses capable of forming strong direct relationships with public sector buyers like Bristol City Council. Companies that can deliver high-quality, tailored social care services stand to benefit significantly from similar contracts, thereby supporting business growth in this vital sector. Engaging in such contracts can bolster a business's reputation and expertise in public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1071

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059a3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056539-2025
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
£316,058 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 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

RIVERSWAY CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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