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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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01 Dec 2025 at 17:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Bristol City Council for the "Social Care or Education Placement" contract has reached its award stage. This opportunity fell under the "services" category, specifically targeting the health and social work services sector, and was located in the UKK1 region of the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded without competition, adhering to the "lightTouch" regime, reflecting a below threshold process. It was completed using a direct procurement method, resulting in the contract status being finalised as complete. The procurement activity was initiated on 23rd October 2025, and the contract was signed on 22nd October 2025, with its completion date set for 31st March 2026. The total contract value stands at £103,462.86.

This contract presents notable avenues for business expansion for companies involved in the provision of health and social work services. The successful supplier, FOSTERING SUPPORT GROUP LIMITED, demonstrates that entities with substantial capabilities in fostering and support services are ideally suited for similar contracts. Large-scale businesses that can deliver bespoke social care or educational placements can capitalise on such procurements to establish and grow their presence within government service provision. This engagement with Bristol City Council exemplifies the potential for collaboration with public sector bodies, particularly those classified as sub-central government, for firms seeking to strengthen their footprint in the public procurement market.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1901

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec5a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078660-2025
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
£103,462 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
22 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
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

FOSTERING SUPPORT GROUP

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