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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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22 Sep 2025 at 07:22

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has successfully completed a public procurement process titled "Social Care or Education Placement". This initiative is categorised under health and social work services and was carried out as a direct procurement under the light touch regime, specifically within the UK, region UKK11. The contract, valued at £386,034.63, began on 21st May 2023 and is set to conclude by 21st May 2027. The procurement stage is at the award and contract stage, with Restful Homes (Coleshill) Ltd appointed as the supplier for these services. This contract did not involve competition, as it fell below the threshold for competitive bidding.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those capable of providing social care or educational placements. While the contract has been awarded to a large supplier, similar future opportunities could still arise, encouraging diverse businesses, from SMEs to large corporations, particularly those experienced in collaborating with public authorities, such as sub-central governmental bodies, to pursue similar contracts. Engaging in such procurement processes can not only provide steady business growth but also bolster reputation and establish long-term relationships with notable entities like Bristol City Council.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY0128

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059e9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058314-2025
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
£386,034 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
20 May 2023 - 21 May 2027 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

RESTFUL HOMES (COLESHILL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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