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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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22 Sep 2025 at 19:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Bristol City Council involved awarding a contract for "Social Care or Education Placement" services. Categorised under health and social work services, this contract was part of a direct procurement method labelled "Below threshold - without competition", under a special light touch regime. The procurement stage currently discussed is the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 6th July 2025 and running from 7th July 2025 to 31st August 2025. The associated organisation is ORBIS EDUCATION AND CARE LIMITED, a large supplier based in Cardiff, serving the region UKK1, United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses within the health and social care sectors, specifically those offering specialised education placements. Given the direct negotiation process used, businesses with strong relationships or established reputations in similar services would be well-placed for such tenders. Larger enterprises that can meet integrated service requirements swiftly and flexibly are ideal candidates, especially those that can deliver effectively within the geographical boundaries outlined by Bristol City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1394

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059faf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058713-2025
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
£311,698 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20255 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

ORBIS EDUCATION AND CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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