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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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29 Oct 2025 at 17:36

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has recently completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Social Care or Education Placement," under the industry category of health and social work services. The procurement, identified by the OCID ocds-h6vhtk-05d6b1, follows a direct method below the competition threshold, categorised under the light-touch regime. The contract was awarded on 3rd October 2025 and became active on 6th October 2025, with a contractual period extending until 31st March 2026. Located in Bristol, UK, this public procurement process was led by a sub-central government public authority and designated as complete by the stated deadline, engaging a single supplier without competitive bidding due to the nature of the service required.

This procurement presents growth opportunities primarily for businesses specialising in health and social work services, as these sectors are integral to the contract’s execution. Although awarded to Keys Group Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Halesowen, similar organisations in the industry could leverage such opportunities by showcasing their expertise in social care or educational placements. The contract arrangement underlines the chance for businesses carrying existing service capabilities to secure similar deals with local government entities, potentially enhancing their market reach and fostering business stability through governmental partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1824

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d6b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069562-2025
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
£399,121 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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

KEYS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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