Award

Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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22 Oct 2025 at 10:32

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Bristol City Council, a public authority within the sub-central government category, focused on awarding a contract titled "Social Care or Education Placement." This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically health and social work services. The procurement was carried out directly without competition, termed as a "below threshold" process under the light touch regime. Located in Bristol, the contract commenced on 11th September 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2030. The buyer awarded the contract on 10th September 2025 to Providing Opportunities and Support (PROPS), a large supplier, with a gross contract value of £39,199.29. The award process was completed and announced on 22nd October 2025.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses specialising in social care or educational placement services to provide tailored solutions within the public industry sector. It is particularly suited for enterprises with capabilities in delivering health and social work services, especially those with prior experience in handling direct procurement processes or light touch regimes. Companies that can deliver high-quality, cost-effective service solutions over a multi-year period could benefit significantly by positioning themselves as key partners in similar procurement activities with public authorities like the Bristol City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1736

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d169
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067401-2025
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
£39,199 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
10 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

PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT (PROPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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