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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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22 Sep 2025 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed a procurement process titled "Social Care or Education Placement", focusing on the services industry category. Located primarily in Bristol, UK, this contract is classified under health and social work services. The procurement stage currently documented is the award and contract stage, with the contract period commencing on 17th April 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2030. The procurement method was direct, operating below the threshold without competition, under a light-touch regime. Key legal regulations are guided by UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender creates opportunities for service providers, particularly those specializing in social care or education placements, offering them a chance to partner with a significant public authority such as Bristol City Council. Ideal candidates for this tender are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) familiar with delivering similar services. Lavender Court, the awarded supplier, highlights the potential for businesses that can provide such services within the public sector framework, thereby aiding in both municipal and community development, enhancing social care quality, and fostering long-term business growth.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1352

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059f61
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058614-2025
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
SME

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
£35,326 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 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

LAVENDER COURT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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