Award

Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

16 Sep 2025 at 13:16

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council, a sub-central government public authority, has recently awarded a contract under the title "Social Care or Education Placement". The procurement falls within the services category, specifically health and social work services, and its designated region for delivery is UKK1 in the United Kingdom. The procurement process stage is complete, with the award announced on 16th September 2025. The process followed a direct procurement method, conducted below the threshold without competition, under the light-touch regime. The contract commenced on 17th April 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th April 2030.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of social care or educational services, particularly those capable of servicing areas like Bristol. Large-scale organisations like LAVENDER CARE AGENCY LTD, which has successfully secured the contract, exemplify the kind of business capable of competing in this field, given the contract's unique requirements and delivery scope. Companies that focus on health and social work services could leverage similar opportunities by aligning with the procurement needs of public authorities like Bristol City Council.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1353

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059b60
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056979-2025
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
£35,326 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2030 Over 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

LAVENDER CARE AGENCY

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