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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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16 Sep 2025 at 17:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Bristol City Council as the buying organisation, pertains to a "Social Care or Education Placement" contract under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services. Located in the United Kingdom, specifically within the region of UKK11, this process has reached the award stage. The tender commenced on 1st September 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st August 2026, with key details published on 16th September 2025. The procurement method utilised was direct, categorised under 'Below threshold - without competition', adhering to the 'lightTouch' special regime. The procurement legal basis is rooted in UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in providing health and social work services. The contract, valued at £299,907, has been awarded to ASPRIS CHILDREN'S SERVICES LIMITED, a large-scale supplier based in Leicester. Businesses with capabilities in delivering specialised social care or educational placements would find themselves well-suited to engage in such opportunities, particularly those able to adapt to the direct procurement and light-touch regimes. This contract exemplifies the potential for firms to expand their regional presence by aligning with public authority requirements and enhancing service offerings within sub-central government frameworks.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1478

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059bca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057129-2025
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
£299,907 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 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

ASPRIS CHILDREN'S SERVICES

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