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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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19 Sep 2025 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Social Care or Education Placement" was conducted by Bristol City Council, a public authority organisation classified under sub-central government. This process falls under the services category, specifically health and social work services, with the location being within the UKK1 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was direct, classified under a "below threshold - without competition" initiative, and followed a light-touch regime. The procurement reached the award stage on 19th September 2025, with the contract being active since 20th December 2022, and will continue until 20th December 2026. The value of this service contract stands at £137,145.00.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses within the health and social care service sector, particularly those offering social care or educational placements. Larger companies or organisations specialising in these services would be well-suited to compete, especially those that can offer bespoke or scalable solutions. Bristol City Council, as the contracting authority, provides a stable client base, offering contractors a chance to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Businesses engaging in such contracts can establish long-term partnerships and enhance their reputation in delivering crucial community services.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY0156

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059e21
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058111-2025
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
£137,145 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2022 - 20 Dec 2026 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

SHAW COMMUNITY LIVING (SLS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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