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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

17 Sep 2025 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has recently completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Social Care or Education Placement". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting health and social work services. Operating within the UK region (UKK11), this contract involved a direct procurement method under a light touch regime, allowing for a process below the competitive threshold. The contract commenced on 17 June 2025 and will run until 31 March 2030, with an overall contract value of £247,358.57. The contract notice was published on 17 September 2025, marking a significant step in the council's strategic social service endeavours. The procurement stage currently stands at award and contract completion, with all processes duly recognized as completed.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses primarily engaged in providing social care and educational services. Given its direct award nature, without competition, large organisations like MEADOWS CARE LIMITED, which was the selected supplier, have potential scope for engagement. Such contracts can be particularly appealing to enterprises proficient in delivering specialised care and educational placements. Businesses looking to expand within the public sector, particularly in social services, would find this procurement an insightful example for forthcoming opportunities with similar requisites from local councils or governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1299

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059c54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057378-2025
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
£247,358 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 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

MEADOWS CARE

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