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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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24 Sep 2025 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Bristol City Council, identified under the title "Social Care or Education Placement," has reached the award stage. This contract, focused on the "health and social work services" category, is delivered in the UKK1 region of the United Kingdom. The council, acting as the buying organization, utilized a direct procurement method classified as "below threshold - without competition" under the light-touch regime. The contract, valued at £388,288.92, was signed on 28th July 2025, covering a period from 28th July to 31st August 2025. The procurement follows the legal basis set out in UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in social care and education placement services, particularly those capable of providing large-scale support. PHOENIX LEARNING & CARE HOLDINGS LIMITED, a large supplier in this sector, was awarded the contract. Companies with a strong operational base and experience in delivering similar services might find comparable future opportunities with Bristol City Council rewarding, especially given the council's preference for direct procurement methods for below-threshold contracts. Suppliers in the public authority and sub-central government categories are likely to benefit from targeting similar service needs in this geographic region.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1474

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a0cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059152-2025
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
£388,288 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
27 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

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

PHOENIX LEARNING & CARE HOLDINGS

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