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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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16 Sep 2025 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Social Care or Education Placement," falling under the services industry category. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, without competition, due to its classification as a below-threshold opportunity. Located in the South West region of the UK, the contract was awarded to Windmill Care Ltd. Commencing on 7th March 2023 and concluding on 7th March 2027, the contract is valued at £229,742.86. The process concluded successfully with the contract award to the supplier, Windmill Care Ltd, focused on health and social work services within the UK region code UKK1.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in health and social care services. Although this particular tender was awarded directly, it highlights the potential for businesses to engage with similar future opportunities from sub-central government bodies like Bristol City Council. Larger firms and those with robust capabilities in delivering comprehensive care solutions would have the chance to enhance their service portfolios and strengthen relationships with public sector entities. By understanding the nuances of such tenders, businesses can better position themselves to seize related opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY0127

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059b15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056872-2025
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
£229,742 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2023 - 7 Mar 2027 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

WINDMILL CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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