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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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11 Nov 2025 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, titled "Social Care or Education Placement", was initiated by Bristol City Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Bristol. The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting health and social work services. This process, identified by tender ID DNYY1648, followed a direct, below-threshold procurement method without competition due to its light-touch nature. The contract, awarded to INICIO GROUP LTD, a large-scale supplier based in Warrington, UK, commenced on 12th September 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. The total contract value is £51,943, expressed in GBP, as confirmed by its signing on 10th September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social care and educational placements, particularly those capable of delivering services within predefined locations like the UKK1 region. Companies similar to INICIO GROUP LTD, which are well-versed in health and social work services and can navigate direct procurement avenues efficiently, would find such tenders favourable for growth. The emphasis on specialised yet broad-ranging services underlines the potential for both large enterprises and adept smaller firms to expand their portfolios by engaging in government contracts that prioritise community and social care outcomes.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1648

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05de59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072655-2025
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
£51,943 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20258 months ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

INICIO GROUP

Further Information

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