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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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17 Sep 2025 at 17:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Bristol City Council, centred around a tender titled "Social Care or Education Placement" concluded with the awarding of a contract on 14th August 2025. This procurement, based in Bristol, falls under the industry category of health and social work services. The procurement method was direct and categorised as a 'light touch regime,' indicating a below-threshold process without competition. The contract, with a value of £55,220.08, is active from 15th August 2025 to 31st March 2026, awarded under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54. The contracting takes place primarily in the South West region, specifically in the UKK1 area.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those capable of providing social care or educational placements. Large-scale providers like Mulberry Foster Care Ltd, who won this contract, are well-positioned due to their capacity to deliver tailored services in line with public sector demands. Businesses aiming to compete in similar tenders should focus on building relationships with sub-central government buyers and understanding the legal frameworks that govern such direct procurement processes. Engaging in these opportunities can yield substantial growth in the public contract sector.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1524

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059cad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057519-2025
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
£55,220 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 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

MULBERRY FOSTER CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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