Award

Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

29 Oct 2025 at 13:04

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves Bristol City Council as the buying organisation, issuing a tender titled "Social Care or Education Placement." The industry category pertains to Health and Social Work Services, specifically within the UK (region UKK11), with the procurement currently at the award stage. The procurement procedure was conducted directly and below the threshold without competition, categorized under a light-touch regime. The contract was awarded on 23rd September 2025, activated on 29th September 2025, and will run until 31st August 2026, totalling a contract value of £133,063. The supplier awarded the contract is PHOENIX LEARNING & CARE HOLDINGS LIMITED.

This contract presents notable business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in social care or educational services. The direct procurement method indicates a need for precise service delivery capable entities. Firms with capabilities in the health and social work sector across the specified locations can find lucrative prospects through efficient and competitive service provision, further cementing their market position within government contracts.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1778

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d639
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069365-2025
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
£133,063 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 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

PHOENIX LEARNING & CARE HOLDINGS

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