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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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15 Sep 2025 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has successfully completed a procurement process for a "Social Care or Education Placement" involving services within the health and social work sector. The procurement process was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition, classifying under the light-touch regime. This contract, worth £460,102.50, commenced on 21st May 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. Tulip Care One Limited, a large entity based in Essex, was awarded the contract for providing these essential services across the UKK1 delivery region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social work sector, particularly those capable of offering specialized services in social care or education placements. While this particular contract has been awarded, similar future opportunities could be beneficial for medium to large organisations prepared to engage without competition. Businesses positioned to meet the diverse needs of public authorities like Bristol City Council could find new avenues for growth and expansion by aligning their service offerings with public procurement requirements.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1188

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059a49
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056560-2025
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
Large

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
£460,102 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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

TULIP CARE ONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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