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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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17 Sep 2025 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Social Care or Education Placement" was initiated by Bristol City Council, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting health and social work services, and is located in the UKK1 region. The procurement method used was 'direct' and is noted as 'below threshold - without competition,' reflecting a light-touch regime. This contracting process reached its award stage on 17th September 2025, with the contract period spanning from 30th June 2025 to 31st March 2030. The purpose of this contract was to secure services from Weston Super Mare Connecting Lives, which has now been awarded and commenced delivery.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for large service-oriented organisations that can offer expertise in social care or education placements. Businesses equipped to provide high-quality health and social work services will find this sector appealing, given the substantial contract value of GBP 155,749.70 and a duration of over four years. The direct procurement method and the absence of competition highlight that having established credentials and strong connections with local authorities could increase the likelihood of being considered for similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1331

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059c60
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057393-2025
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
£155,749 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 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

WESTON SUPER MARE CONNECTING LIVES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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