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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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15 Sep 2025 at 20:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves Bristol City Council as the buying organisation, seeking providers for a "Social Care or Education Placement" in the health and social work services category. The process has been classified under the 'Public authority - sub-central government' sector. The tender was conducted using a direct procurement method, below threshold and without competition, under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement has been completed with a contract awarded to Cornerstone Children's Homes, a large supplier based in London. The award stage has been active since the contract signing on 13 April 2025, covering services delivered in the region of UKK1, United Kingdom. The contract value is £58,426.97 and was in effect from 14 April 2025 to 31 May 2025.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing social care or education-related services, particularly those equipped to handle health and social work services. While this specific contract was concluded without an open competition, future similar tenders could benefit businesses capable of delivering high-quality social care placements and demonstrate value in the public sector. Both large and smaller organisations that can efficiently cater to the needs highlighted in such tenders can position themselves as key suppliers to Bristol City Council and similar sub-central government bodies.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1096

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059acb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056757-2025
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
£58,426 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 31 May 2025 1-6 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

CORNERSTONE CHILDRENS HOMES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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