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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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29 Oct 2025 at 16:53

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council, located at City Hall in Bristol, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Social Care or Education Placement". This procurement falls within the services category, specifically targeting the Health and Social Work sector, and was executed directly under a light-touch regime. Cleve House LTD, a large scale business, has been awarded the contract without competition due to its below-threshold status. The contractual agreement was signed on 22nd September 2025 and spans from 24th September 2025 to 31st August 2026, with a gross value of £115,036.

This tender offers ample opportunities for businesses involved in health and social work services, especially those capable of fulfilling large contracts without the need for a competitive bidding process. Companies that can provide specialised placements in social care or educational settings will find this an attractive venture for growth, given the size and specific nature of the services required by public authorities such as Bristol City Council. The direct procurement method suggests a strong consideration for companies that can deliver tailored services promptly and efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1782

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d6a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069538-2025
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
£115,036 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20251 months ago
Contract Period
23 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

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

CLEVE HOUSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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