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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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29 Oct 2025 at 17:25

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has successfully completed a direct procurement process under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54 for a "Social Care or Education Placement" service. The process, identified by DNYY1818, falls under the services category, specifically aligned with health and social work services. The location of the service delivery is within the UKK1 region. The procurement method was below threshold without competition, and the contract has been awarded to Keys Childcare Limited. The contract, valued at £469,560, commenced on 6th October 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st August 2026. The contract was signed on 3rd October 2025, with the award being active as of 29th October 2025.

This procurement presents significant growth potential for businesses in the social care and education sectors. Organisations that offer specialist placement services or have capabilities within health and social work can leverage such opportunities to expand their service delivery portfolios. The tender, specifically designed as a light touch regime, offers a simplified procurement route ideal for businesses capable of providing niche services swiftly and effectively. Companies, particularly those capable of delivering large-scale solutions like Keys Childcare Limited, could benefit from engaging with similar opportunities to establish long-term service contracts with public authorities such as the Bristol City Council.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1818

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d6af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069557-2025
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
£469,560 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 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

KEYS CHILDCARE

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