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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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16 Oct 2025 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council recently completed a procurement process for a "Social Care or Education Placement" service, awarding the contract to The Esland Group Limited. This tender falls under the services category within the health and social work sector, specifically under CPV code 85000000. The procurement method used was direct, and it was conducted under a light-touch regime, qualifying as below the threshold without competition. The contract, which has been active since 8th September 2025, will conclude on 31st August 2026. It covers the delivery of services within the region of UKK1, United Kingdom, and entails a total contract value of £283,184. The legal basis for this tender is established under the UKPGA 2023/54, with Bristol City Council functioning as the buyer from their location at City Hall, Bristol.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities, particularly for businesses operating within the health and social work services sector. Large-scale service providers, like The Esland Group Limited, which can offer educational or social care placements, are well-suited to meet the requirements of similar future contracts. Companies with the capacity to deliver specialised services in accordance with local authority regulations could significantly benefit from engaging in such tenders. The completion of this tender illustrates the demand within sub-central government bodies for tailored service solutions, pointing towards potential future contracts in this consistently required sector.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1676

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce20
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065978-2025
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
£283,184 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 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 ESLAND GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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