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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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21 Oct 2025 at 17:36

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Social Care or Education Placement" was conducted by Bristol City Council, a sub-central government authority in the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the "Health and social work services" industry category and is located in the UKK1 region. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract status marked as active. The procurement method was direct, operating below the threshold without competition, and follows the light-touch regime. The contract period started on 15 September 2025 and ends on 31 August 2026, with a gross value of £326,013.

This tender provides opportunities primarily for businesses involved in the provision of health and social work services, with an emphasis on those experienced in direct service delivery without competitive tendering. Organisations like large-scale service providers could greatly benefit from such procurement activities, particularly those capable of efficiently managing projects within the social care or education placement sectors. This contract, awarded to Ruskin Mill Trust Ltd, highlights a notable collaboration opportunity for businesses looking to expand or secure their position within public sector contracts, especially within the UKK region.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1719

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d11f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067277-2025
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
£326,013 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 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

RUSKIN MILL TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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