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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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22 Oct 2025 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has recently completed a public procurement process for a contract titled "Social Care or Education Placement", with the tender reference DNYY1723. The procurement fell under the services category, specifically targeting health and social work services. Located in the UK region, the contract was awarded to Belong Learning, a large-scale supplier. Notably, this was a direct procurement conducted below the competition threshold under a 'light touch' regime, with legal backing from UKPGA 2023/54. The contract, active since 22nd September 2025, is set to run until 31st August 2026, with a gross value of £289,620, signed on 21st September 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities, particularly for businesses operating in healthcare and social services sectors that can provide educational or care placements. With the procurement being a direct award without competition, the process may open avenues for businesses interested in similar direct engagements or those aiming to forge strategic partnerships for specialised service provision. Businesses with robust capabilities in delivering health and social work services, especially those with experience handling significant contract values and working alongside public authorities like Bristol City Council, would be well-suited to engage in or bid for future opportunities that align with this contract’s scope.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1723

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d158
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067375-2025
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
£289,620 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 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 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

BELONG LEARNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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