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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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20 Oct 2025 at 20:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves Bristol City Council as the buying organisation, which has awarded a contract for a "Social Care or Education Placement" under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services. This procurement occurred in the UK, specifically located in the region of South West England (UKK1). It has been completed with the award active as of 20th October 2025. The procurement method employed was direct, classified as 'Below threshold - without competition', under a 'light touch' special regime. Important dates to note include the contract's start date of 22nd September 2025 and its end date on 31st March 2030, encompassing a period of over four years.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in health and social care services to expand their footprint by securing long-term partnerships with sub-central government entities like Bristol City Council. The procurement's focus on a direct award without competition indicates potential openings for large-scale facilities similar to Granville Lodge, the successful supplier. Such organisations may benefit from this type of procurement process, leveraging their capability to deliver comprehensive social care and educational placements. The contract's extended duration further offers stability and potential for sustained growth, particularly for enterprises already established in the UK market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1678

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d041
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066904-2025
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
£233,640 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 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
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

GRANVILLE LODGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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