Award

Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

24 Sep 2025 at 13:08

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has successfully completed a procurement process for a Social Care or Education Placement service in the South West England region (UKK11). The procurement was carried out using a direct method, classified under services with a specific focus on health and social work services. This contract was awarded to Harbour Healthcare and is effective from 7th August 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a total value of £123,013.16. The process was classified as a light-touch regime, and no competitive bidding was required as it was below the threshold.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the health and social work services sector, particularly those capable of providing high-quality care or educational solutions. While the current procurement was completed without competition, understanding the Council’s requirements offers larger or similarly positioned businesses insights into potential future contracts. Larger enterprises with specialised skills in delivering health and social services will find such contracts particularly appealing, enabling growth and expansion within the public sector. Harbour Healthcare’s successful bid indicates the potential for lucrative contracts within sub-central government procurement frameworks.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1553

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a121
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059283-2025
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
£123,013 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 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

HARBOUR HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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