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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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22 Sep 2025 at 07:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Bristol City Council, a public authority under sub-central government in the UK, involved the tender titled "Social Care or Education Placement" (ID: DNYY0138). This is categorised under the services industry, specifically health and social work services. The contract is located in the UKK1 region and has been completed, with key dates including a contract period from 13th July 2024 to 13th July 2028. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with its details last published on 22nd September 2025. The process used a direct procurement method, within the threshold and without competition, under the light-touch regime.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those capable of delivering social care or education placements. It is especially suitable for large enterprises such as Nexzen Care Ltd, which was awarded this contract. The total contract value is approximately £208,526.10, providing a substantial growth opportunity for businesses in this sector. Companies that can offer competitive, yet high-quality service solutions within these frameworks would find such procurement processes beneficial for expanding their portfolio and market reach.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY0138

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059e98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058310-2025
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
£208,526 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2024 - 13 Jul 2028 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

NEXZEN CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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