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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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19 Sep 2025 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed a procurement process titled "Social Care or Education Placement," focusing on health and social work services. The procurement falls under the light-touch regime and was conducted through a direct method, below threshold and without competition. The council, acting as the buyer, is located at City Hall, College Green, Bristol, and the contract's aim was to provide a social care or educational placement service. This procurement process reached its award stage with the contract being active from 7th July 2025 to 31st August 2025, delivering services within the UK region UKK1. The total contract value is £264,369.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social work sector, particularly those capable of fulfilling contracts without competitive bidding due to the nature of the procurement method. The awarded contract was granted to ORBIS EDUCATION AND CARE LIMITED, a large-scale supplier based in Cardiff. Businesses specialising in providing tailored social care and educational services, with a focus on placements, could consider similar future opportunities to grow by establishing relationships with public authorities like Bristol City Council and demonstrating their capabilities in delivering high-quality services under specific legal frameworks and procurement methods.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1240

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059e64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058231-2025
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
£264,369 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 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

ORBIS EDUCATION AND CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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