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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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29 Oct 2025 at 17:01

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed a direct procurement process for a contract titled "Social Care or Education Placement" under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services (CPV code: 85000000). Located in the Bristol region of the United Kingdom, this procurement falls under the light-touch regime with no competition due to being below the threshold, and it utilised the legal basis of UK legislation 2023/54. The procurement process was finalised with the award on 29th October 2025, and the contract commenced on 26th September 2025, running through to 31st March 2030.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social services to partner with local government agencies like Bristol City Council. Large-scale service providers with an established presence, similar to Westbury Care Ltd, are well-suited to pursue such contracts, as they can deliver substantial, long-term service commitments. By engaging in these tenders, businesses can significantly expand their market reach within the public sector, particularly in the Bristol area, while contributing to the community's social improvement initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1791

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d6a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069542-2025
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
£233,074 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20251 months ago
Contract Period
25 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

WESTBURY CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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