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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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21 Oct 2025 at 17:25

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, led by Bristol City Council, involves a contract titled "Social Care or Education Placement." This tender falls under the industry category of services, specifically targeting health and social work services. The contract was awarded to Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited, a large-scale supplier. The process uses a direct procurement method labelled as "Below threshold - without competition," indicating a simplified procedure under the light-touch regime. Key dates include the start of the contract on 11th August 2025, with a contract period extending until 31st March 2030. The delivery location is in the UKK region, encompassing areas such as the city of Bristol.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on social care and educational placements, particularly those capable of providing health and social work services. With a lucrative contract value of £239,580, it is ideal for well-established firms like Barchester Healthcare Homes. Companies that are well-suited to compete for similar future tenders would benefit from a robust presence in the health and social care sector, and should be prepared to engage in processes that utilise direct procurement strategies under legal frameworks permitting light-touch regimes. Expanding into this market can align with strategic growth plans for businesses aiming to service sub-central government entities like Bristol City Council.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1706

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d11d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067274-2025
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
£239,580 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
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

BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE HOMES

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