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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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16 Sep 2025 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Social Care or Education Placement," classified under the services industry category. Located in the United Kingdom, particularly in the region of Bristol, this procurement was carried out without competition, following a direct procurement method below the threshold value. The service, part of the "light touch" regime, is specified under the CPV code for Health and social work services. The contract was awarded to Downing (Alton) Limited and is active from 23 July 2024 to 23 July 2025. The total contract value is £222,021.82 GBP, with the official contract document published on 16 September 2025.

This tender primarily benefits large businesses familiar with health and social work services, providing an opportunity to engage with a government public authority. Companies experienced in delivering social care or educational placements can leverage such contracts to build credibility and expand their portfolio in government sectors. The direct procurement method indicates swift decision-making processes, often allowing providers to secure projects efficiently. Consequently, businesses seeking to establish or grow their influence in public sector services would find this procurement process a relevant case study for targeted government engagements.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY0121

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059bb1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057101-2025
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
£222,021 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2024 - 23 Jul 2025 1-2 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

DOWNING (ALTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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