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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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16 Oct 2025 at 15:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Bristol City Council, titled "Social Care or Education Placement," falls under the services category and takes place in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region designated as UKK1. The procurement stage is complete, having progressed through direct procurement below the threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 8th September 2025, with a start date of 9th September 2025 and scheduled to end on 31st March 2030. The total contract value amounts to £392,726 GBP, and the procurement aligns with the legal framework set out in the 2023/54 UKPGA.

This contract presents business growth opportunities notably for large-scale enterprises that provide health and social work services, as demonstrated by SERENITI LIMITED, which secured the award. With no competition in the tender process due to its special "light touch" regime, businesses specializing in social care or education services may find it beneficial to be aware of such tender opportunities. The industry category involved caters to public authority sub-central government needs, thereby favouring experienced suppliers with a proven track record in similar services. This contract's multi-year span offers stability and the chance for suppliers to establish a long-term relationship with Bristol City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1727

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066035-2025
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
£392,726 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SERENITI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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