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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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16 Sep 2025 at 08:18

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed a procurement process for a "Social Care or Education Placement" under the procurement ID DNYY1216. This process falls under the "services" category, specifically focusing on health and social work services, with the industry code CPV 85000000. This direct procurement, conducted without competition due to its below-threshold status, has been awarded to Horfield Lodge, a large supplier. The contract started on 26th May 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2030, with a gross value of £364,561.87. The process was governed by the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54 and falls under the 'lightTouch' special regime, indicating a simplified procurement approach.

This tender creates significant opportunities for large businesses involved in health and social work services, especially those with the capability to manage long-term care placements or educational services in the UK, specifically within the South West region. Businesses specialising in these areas may find this contract particularly valuable, as it assures a steady revenue stream over an extended period. Given the direct assignment method, companies with existing relationships or presence within Bristol may be especially well-positioned to seek similar contracts in future processes.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1216

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059adf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056782-2025
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
£364,561 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
25 May 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

HORFIELD LODGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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