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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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27 Nov 2025 at 15:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has concluded a procurement process titled "Social Care or Education Placement" under the industry category of services. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, below the threshold without competition, and complies with the "lightTouch" regime. The process had reached the award stage as of 27th November 2025. The contract, valued at £200,094 GBP, was executed on 2nd November 2025 and spans from 3rd November 2025 to 31st August 2028. The services are to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically within the UKK1 area. This procurement is categorised under health and social work services, aligning with the CPV classification 85000000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social work services, particularly those that can offer education or social care placements. Large-scale suppliers or businesses with capabilities to deliver within the specified geographic location stand a competitive chance. Since the procurement was below the threshold and conducted directly without competition, potential bidders should consider engaging collaboratively with local councils for similar future opportunities, leveraging this contract's insight for strategic positioning and partnership development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1885

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077803-2025
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
£200,094 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 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
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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

OUTCOMES FIRST GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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