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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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17 Sep 2025 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Bristol City Council, involved a contract for "Social Care or Education Placement" services. Classified under the health and social work services category, the procurement was conducted using a direct method below the threshold, which did not involve competition. The process, classified as a light-touch regime, was completed successfully, with the contract awarded under the sub-central government authority classification. The contract, valued at £197,652, was signed on 22nd June 2025 and remained active until 31st August 2025, with services provided in the UKK1 region.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in social care and education services to align with public authorities like Bristol City Council. Large organisations capable of delivering comprehensive health and social services are particularly well-suited to similar opportunities. Although this procurement was specific in its direct approach, businesses can target future tenders announced by such public bodies to leverage their capabilities for growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1287

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059c52
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057373-2025
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
£197,652 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 1-6 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

WITHERSLACK GROUP OF SCHOOLS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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