Award

Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

01 Dec 2025 at 16:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a "Social Care or Education Placement" was initiated by Bristol City Council, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level in the United Kingdom. The procurement fell within the services industry category, specifically health and social work services, and was conducted using a direct method below the competitive threshold under a light-touch regime. The contract, which has recently been awarded and is now active, spans from 3rd November 2025 to 31st August 2028. With its location and operations primarily in the region of UKK11 (Bristol), the award was granted to PHOENIX LEARNING & CARE HOLDINGS LIMITED, and the gross contract value stands at £186,058.77.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social care or educational services, particularly those with strengths in providing health and social work services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) similar to PHOENIX LEARNING & CARE HOLDINGS LIMITED are particularly well-positioned to benefit from such contracts, as demonstrated by their successful bid under the light-touch and non-competitive regime. Companies that can offer tailored services in line with the tender's requirements, and have the capacity to engage with local governmental authorities, will find ample room for business growth and strategic partnerships in the region served by Bristol City Council.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1895

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078650-2025
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
SME

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
£186,058 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 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

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

PHOENIX LEARNING & CARE HOLDINGS

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