Award

Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

19 Sep 2025 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, awarded by Bristol City Council, focused on 'Social Care or Education Placement' and falls under the services industry, specifically health and social work services. This contract, identified as DNYY1258, follows a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition under the light touch regime. The contracting process took place in Bristol, UK, with key dates such as contract signing on 4 June 2025, and the service delivery period from 6 June to 31 August 2025. The award stage is currently active as of 19 September 2025, having successfully concluded with the supplier CYGNET HEALTH UK LIMITED.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities within the health and social care service sector, particularly for large companies experienced in providing social and educational placements. The direct nature of the procurement process highlights a streamlined approach, presenting an ideal scenario for established firms with the capability to deliver specialized services without the need for conventional competition. Such opportunities are particularly suited for businesses with existing contracts in similar industries or those looking to establish a foothold in the Bristol area.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1258

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059e67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058235-2025
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
£40,072 Under £100K

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
5 Jun 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

CYGNET HEALTH

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