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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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29 Oct 2025 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Social Care or Education Placement," under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services. The contracting process was initiated as a direct procurement below the threshold without competition, categorized as a "light touch" regime, with a specific focus on care placement services. The award has been contracted with HARBOUR HEALTHCARE (NORTH) LTD, located in Cheshire. The contract, active since 18th October 2025, will run until 31st March 2030, with a total value of £229,963 GBP. The procurement stage has successfully progressed to the award and contracting phases, with the contract signed on 17th October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in health and social work services, particularly those positioned to offer innovative solutions or manage large-scale service placements. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like HARBOUR HEALTHCARE can leverage such contracts to expand their footprint in the public sector, particularly in the southwest region of the UK. Businesses with the capability to provide efficient, quality care management services might find similar future tenders advantageous for growth and establishment in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1852

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d635
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069360-2025
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
SME

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
£229,963 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
17 Oct 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

HARBOUR HEALTHCARE (NORTH

Further Information

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