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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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11 Nov 2025 at 13:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed a procurement process for a "Social Care or Education Placement" contract under the direct procurement method, classified as a below threshold, without competition procedure. The contract was awarded to Orbis Education Trust, with a focus on services related to health and social work, identified under the CPV code 85000000. This procurement belongs to the light-touch regime, applicable for contracts within the public authority sub-central government sector. The performance of this contract is slated to occur in the UKK1 region, spanning from 15th September 2025 to 31st August 2026, with a total value of £420,537 GBP. The contracting stage is currently marked as complete with the contract details having been published on 11th November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social work services industry, particularly those that can offer comprehensive care or educational placements. Companies looking to expand in the public sector and specifically in sub-central government initiatives may find this procurement process noteworthy due to its direct method and focus on the light-touch regime, which could simplify entry for qualifying entities. The awarded contract suggests opportunities for large-scale suppliers who are capable of meeting region-specific requirements and generating solutions aligned with public sector goals. Companies similar to Orbis Education Trust, with substantial operations and experience in such service provisions, would be well-positioned to engage in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1716

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05deae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072804-2025
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
£420,537 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20258 months ago
Contract Period
14 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
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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

ORBIS EDUCATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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