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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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22 Sep 2025 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process was initiated by Bristol City Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Bristol, UK. The procurement pertains to a contractual agreement titled "Social Care or Education Placement," situated within the services industry and classified under health and social work services. The procurement method employed was a direct approach specified as below threshold without competition, under the special light touch regime. While the tendering phase is marked as complete, the contract is now active, having been signed on 1st July 2025. Key dates include the contract period from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026. Geographically, the delivery is projected within the UKK1 region, United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing health and social work services, particularly those classified as small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The direct procurement method without competition suggests an opportunity for businesses with existing connections or specialised expertise in the sector. Businesses capable of delivering social care or educational placements could find this contract beneficial for growth, as it involves collaboration with a reputable public authority, potentially leading to more opportunities within similar governmental or educational procurement landscapes. The £223,702.86 contract value indicates a substantial investment, appealing to organisations seeking to expand their portfolios within the public services sector.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1369

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059f6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058627-2025
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
£223,702 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 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

THE ENGLISH DOMINICAN CONGREGATION (STONE) CHARITABLE FUND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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