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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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27 Nov 2025 at 16:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council, a sub-central government authority located in Bristol, has completed a procurement under a direct award process for the "Social Care or Education Placement" project. This opportunity falls under the 'services' category with a focus on health and social work services. It was conducted without competition due to being below the threshold, under a light-touch regime. The contract, awarded to Sommerville, commenced on 9th November 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2030, with a total contract value of £53,219.35. The location of service delivery is primarily in the UKK1 region, which includes the South West of England.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services to engage in services with public authorities. Large-scale suppliers, in particular, will find prospects for growth and ongoing collaboration with public sector organisations like Bristol City Council. Businesses experienced in providing social care and educational placements would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders, benefiting from establishing or expanding their presence in the public services sector. This contracting opportunity not only facilitates business growth but also demonstrates the potential for future procurements through similar direct award processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1886

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea8a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077857-2025
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
£53,219 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
9 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 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
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

SOMMERVILLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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