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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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22 Sep 2025 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Social Care or Education Placement," which falls under the services industry category. This process was conducted using a direct procurement method, categorized as "Below threshold - without competition," and applied the special regime "lightTouch." The procurement, located in Bristol, UK, specifically addressed health and social work services. The awarded contract, related to lot 1, was finalised with BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE HOMES LIMITED. Key dates for the contract include its commencement on 10th June 2025 and conclusion on 31st March 2030. The contract value stands at £248,348.57.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sectors, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive education or social placement services. Companies similar to BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE HOMES LIMITED, which specialise in health services and can aptly cater to sub-central government requirements, would be well-suited for similar tender opportunities. Engaging with such contracts allows businesses to expand their service portfolios and establish themselves as key players in ongoing and future public sector service needs.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1260

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ebf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058371-2025
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
£248,348 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 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

BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE HOMES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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